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Rear 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.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, then remove the rear wheels.
  2. Disconnect the brake hose.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
    G05662880Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the caliper mounting bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Caliper Mounting Bolt
    G05662868Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Raise the caliper body, and then move it toward vehicle center to separate it from the support.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and the support.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the brake hose connector.
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