Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
2. Loosen the guide rod bolt (A) and then pivot the caliper body (B) up out of the way.

   Tightening torque: 

   21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

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3. Remove the pad return springs (A).

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4. Remove the brake pads (A).

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5. Remove the pad liner (A).

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6. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from the brake caliper by loosening the bolt.

   Tightening torque: 

   24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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7. Remove the brake caliper (A) by loosening the bolts.

   Tightening torque: 

   78.4 - 98.0 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3 lb.ft)

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8. Remove the front brake disc (A) by loosening the screws.

Tightening torque: 

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

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