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Removal & Installation

NOTE: Suction off brake fluid from to "MIN" to prevent brake fluid reservoir from overflowing when pressing back piston.
NOTE: Letters and numbers in parenthesis correspond to letters and numbers in illustrations.
  1. Raise vehicle and support. Remove wheels.
  2. Disconnect brake pad contact sensor connectors and pull sensors out of brake pads.
  3. Unclip electric feed line of brake pad contact sensor from retaining clamp on suspension member.
  4. Pry out clamp (10) using a suitable tool. See Fig 1 .
  5. Remove protective cap and unscrew brake caliper guide pin bolts (31c).
  6. Remove brake hose. See BRAKE HOSES  .
  7. Remove brake caliper (31) together with brake pads.
  8. Remove brake pads. See BRAKE PADS (FRONT & REAR FLOATING)  .
  9. Installation is reverse of removal procedure. Install new brake caliper bolts, DO NOT reuse old brake caliper bolts. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Brake Caliper (Front & Rear Floating)
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