Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it is spilled on any painted surface.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
   1. Remove the pin hold clip.
      NOTE: The pin hold clip can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
   2. Remove the 2 hole pins.
      Fig 1: Removing Pin Hold Clip

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   3. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.
      NOTE: The anti-rattle spring can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Anti-Rattle Spring

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   4. Remove the 2 pads from the disc brake caliper.
   5. Remove the No. 1 anti-squeal shims from each pad.
      Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Caliper Pads

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4. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and then disconnect the flexible hose.
      Fig 4: Locating Union Bolt

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5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper from the knuckle.
      Fig 5: Locating Disc Brake Caliper Bolts

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6. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
   1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.
   2. Remove the front disc.