Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the wheel & tire.
Remove the caliper hose bracket bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Removing Caliper Hose Bracket Bolt
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Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening Torque:

21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Loosening Guide Rod Bolt
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Remove the return spring (A) and brake pad (B).

Fig 3: Removing Return Spring And Brake Pad (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Removing Return Spring And Brake Pad (2 Of 2)
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NOTE:
- Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
- Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
- When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption
Loosen the caliper bolts and then remove the caliper carrier.
Tightening Torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Loosening Caliper Bolts
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Loosen the screw and then remove the brake disk (A).
Tightening Torque:

4.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft)

Fig 6: Removing Brake Disc Screw
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