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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the brake hose connector.
  2. Place a wooden block in the caliper body as shown in the figure to prevent the piston from jumping out and being damaged.
  3. Gradually apply compressed air via the brake hose installation hole to push the piston out.
    Fig 1: Applying Compressed Air To Brake Hose
    G05671264Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the piston boot.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Boot
    G05032768Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the cylinder and piston seal groove.
    Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal Of Caliper Body Cylinder
    G05671266Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the guide pin and boot from caliper body.