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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

  1. Set vehicle on a lift.
  2. Loosen wheel nuts.
  3. Jack-up vehicle and remove front wheel.
  4. Remove union bolt and disconnect brake hose from caliper body assembly. See Fig 1 .
    CAUTION: Do not spill brake fluid on painted surface. Wash it off immediately.
  5. Remove bolt securing lock pin to caliper body.
  6. Raise caliper body and move it towards the vehicle center to separate it from support.
  7. Remove support from housing. See Fig 2 .
    NOTE: Remove support only when replacing it or the rotor. It does not need to be removed when servicing the caliper body assembly.
  8. Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and support.
  9. Check caliper body and piston for uneven wear, damage or rust.
  10. Check rubber parts for deterioration.
  11. Repair or replace faulty parts.
Fig 1: Removing Union Bolt & Lock Pin-To-Caliper Body Bolt
G00275796Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Removing Support From Housing
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