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Removal (Rear - 1500 & 2500 Series)

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  2. Remove the brake caliper from the brake caliper mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake hose from the brake caliper. See BRAKE CALIPERS  .
  3. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper mounting bracket. Remove the anti-rattle clips from the brake caliper bracket.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts. Remove the brake caliper bracket. Remove any contaminants or foreign material from the inside ends of the brake caliper bracket. Clean the mounting surface and threads of the brake caliper bracket.