Removal (Front)
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- Raise the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. See BRAKE CALIPERS .
- Remove the disc brake pads from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket. Remove the disc brake pad retainers from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket. Inspect the disc brake hardware. See BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION in DISC BRAKE SYSTEM under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Remove the caliper pin boots from the disc brake caliper mounting bracket.