Front Brake Caliper: Removal

Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with hub nuts.

Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.

   Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

   Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper

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   NOTE: At the time of installation, install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the caliper.
2. Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.

1. Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts, and remove the 2 installation bolts.

   Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

2. Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
3. Remove the 2 dust boots from the torque plate.