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Front Brake Rotors - Calipers and Pads - Service Front Brake Pad Kit - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 STANDS .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Place absorbent material underneath the brake booster and reservoir area.
  4. Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
  5. Remove the brake pad retaining pins that attach the anti-rattle spring from the LH front brake caliper.
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  6. Remove the front brake pads from the LH front brake caliper.
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  7. Use the caliper spreader kit or similar tool to gently push the piston back into the caliper.
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  8. Clean the caliper pins and anti-rattle spring with soapy water and a hand brush.
  9. Repeat step  5 through step  8 to remove the RH front brake pads.
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