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Front Disc Brake: Removal

  1. Raise front of vehicle and properly support it.
  2. Remove front wheels.
  3. Remove plastic caps and two bolts and bushings.
  4. Remove caliper.
  5. Remove spring clip.
  6. Remove brake pads.
  7. Measure brake pad thickness.

    Minimum brake pad thickness: 0.08 in (2.0 mm) 

  8. Prepare to catch any brake fluid. Disconnect brake hose using a flare nut wrench.
  9. Remove two bolts and supporting plate.
  10. Measure rotor thickness at four or more places.

    Minimum rotor thickness: 0.86 in (22 mm) 

  11. Mount a dial indicator and measure runout at the outer braking contact edge of the rotor.

    Maximum runout: 0.004 in (0.10 mm) 

    NOTE: Excessive runout could be caused by a loose wheel hub bearing.
  12. To remove rotor, remove two mounting screws with an impact driver.
  13. Resurface or replace rotor as required.
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