Removal (LS 430)
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- Remove front wheel.
- Check pad thickness and replace pads if they are not within specification. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove clip, pin and anti-rattle spring.
- Remove brake pads.
- On right wheel, remove clamp, clip and bleeder screw cap. Disconnect pad wear indicator assembly from inner pad.
- Remove anti-squeal shims from each pad.
- On right wheel, check pad wear indicator assembly. See PAD WEAR INDICATOR ASSEMBLY under testing.
- Check disc thickness. See FRONT BRAKE DISC .
- Check disc runout. See DISC RUNOUT under ADJUSTMENTS.