Front Brake Pad: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Loosen the wheel nuts.
Jack-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheel.
Remove the lower caliper bolt.
Raise the caliper body upward and support it.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake hose from caliper body.
Remove the pad.

Fig 1: Removing Pad
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: If the brake pad is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the caliper body from support.
2. Remove the support.
3. Place a support in a vise between wooden blocks.
  
  Fig 2: Placing Support In Vise Between Wooden Blocks
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
4. Attach a rod of less than 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. to the shaded area of brake pad, and strike the rod with a hammer to drive brake pad out of place.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Shaded Area Of Brake Pad
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.