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Front Brake Rotor: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove front wheels.
  3. Install a "C" clamp over the body of the brake caliper, with "C" clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard disc brake pad. See Figure.
  4. Tighten "C" clamp until caliper piston is compressed into caliper bore enough to allow caliper to slide past the brake rotor.
  5. Remove "C" clamp.
    6. NOTE: DO NOT disconnect hydraulic brake flexible hose from caliper.
  6. Remove brake caliper and caliper mounting bracket as an assembly from steering knuckle and support the assembly with wire. Ensure that there is no tension on hydraulic brake flexible hose.
  7. Match mark position of brake rotor to the wheel studs.
  8. Remove brake rotor.
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