Brake Disc: Removal

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NOTE: Brake hose remains connected.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel(s).
If necessary, remove and clean disc linings. See DISC LINING .
Remove caliper mounting bolts and raise caliper off mounting assembly and suspend from vehicle with wire.
Unscrew bolts and take off brake disc. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Disc

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