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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and support.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter inlet (at brake hose connector).
  2. Using a standard screwdriver, remove the boot ring from piston.
  3. Remove the boot from piston end.
  4. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure to prevent damage to the piston. Gradually supply compressed air via inlet of the brake hose to force piston out.
    Fig 1: Supplying Compressed Air Via Inlet Of Brake Hose To Force Piston Out
    G03808636Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    1. Place a 30 mm (1.18 in) wide wooden block here.
  5. Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the inner surface of cylinder and piston seal groove.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Seal From Caliper Body Cylinder
    G03808637Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the lock pin (yellow) boot and guide pin (green) boot.
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