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Removal (Girling - FWD Models)

Raise vehicle and support securely. Remove front wheels. Remove mounting bolts. Push caliper housing upward and swing out from bottom. Siphon small amount of brake fluid from reservoir. Remove pads and retaining springs from carrier. Replace pads that exceed wear limit. Wear limit of pads is .276" (7.0 mm), including backing plate.

Fig 1: Girling Front Disc Brake Assembly Note differences in upper and lower mounting hardware.
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