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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Rotor & Caliper

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Raise the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Suspension.
Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer toBrake Caliper Replacement - Front .
Inspect the brake caliper assembly. Refer toBrake Caliper Inspection .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Pad Retaining Clip

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Remove the brake pad retaining clip from the brake caliper.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Pads

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Remove the brake pads from the brake mounting bracket.

Fig 4: Caliper Mounting View

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Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket retaining bolts, lower bolt shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Fig 6: View Of Caliper & Related Components

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Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the mounting bracket.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Caliper Bracket Bushings

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Remove the guide pin bushing from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.