Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN 
   1. Remove the pin hold clip.
   2. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pin while pushing on the anti-rattle spring.
   Fig 1: Removing Pin Hold Clip
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4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING 
   NOTE: The anti-rattle spring and clip can be used again if they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 
   1. Remove the 2 pads and 2 anti-squeal shims from each pad.
6. DISCONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
      Fig 2: Locating Disc Brake Caliper Union Bolt

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7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper from the knuckle.
   Fig 3: Locating Disc Brake Cylinder Bolts
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