Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures 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, wash or remove it completely.
3. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake cylinder assembly, then disconnect the 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.

      NOTICE: 

      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: Removing Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly Bolt

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