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Front Brake Caliper: Removal

  1. Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow when servicing. Raise and support vehicle. Mark wheel in relation to hub. Remove front wheel. Install and finger-tighten 2 lug nuts with flat side toward rotor to hold rotor when caliper is removed.
  2. Position "C" clamp with stationary end of clamp on caliper housing and threaded end on outboard pad. Tighten "C" clamp until piston(s) are pushed into bore far enough to slide caliper off of rotor. Remove "C" clamp.
  3. If not completely removing caliper, go to next step. If completely removing caliper (such as for overhaul), remove bolt securing brake hose to caliper. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Plug opening in brake hose and caliper to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Remove caliper bolts and bushings. See Figure. Remove caliper. If brake hose is still connected to caliper, wire caliper aside so brake hose will not be damaged. Remove pads from caliper.
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