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Front Brake Caliper: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel to be serviced.
  2. Secure pedal in depressed position using a pedal jack.
  3. Clean brake caliper thoroughly.
  4. Remove protective cap from bleed nipple.
  5. Install a plastic hose on the nipple.
  6. Open bleed nipple. Collect brake fluid in a container and shut the bleed nipple.
  7. Loosen the brake hose (4) from the brake caliper half a turn. See Fig 1.
  8. Remove the securing spring (3) carefully so that it does not deform. See Fig 1.
  9. Remove the protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2). See Fig 1.
  10. Remove the locating pins by using a 7 mm hex socket.
  11. Remove the brake caliper from the holder.
  12. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper. Drain the remaining brake fluid.
    13. NOTE: Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed.
  13. Remove the brake pads.
Fig 1: Removing Front Brake Calipers
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