Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface of the vehicle, immediately wash it off.
3. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake cylinder assembly, then disconnect the front brake flexible hose.
      Fig 1: Locating Union Bolt

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   2. Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.
      NOTE: Remove the disc brake cylinder assembly while holding both of the brake pads or the anti-squeal springs may fall off the brake pads.
      Fig 2: Holding Front Disc Brake Cylinder

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