Front Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.

Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
Remove the union bolt, and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper body assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Union Bolt
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Remove the bolt which secures the caliper body.

Fig 2: Locating Caliper Body Bolt
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Raise the caliper body, and then move it toward vehicle center to separate it from the support.
Remove the support from housing.
NOTE: Remove the support only when replacing the rotor or support. It is not necessary to remove it when servicing the caliper body assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Caliper Body Assembly Bolts
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Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and the support.