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Caliper Removal

Fig. 2 Compressing piston and shoes with C-clamp:




Fig. 3 Caliper & mounting bolts:





1. Siphon enough brake fluid out of the master cylinder to bring fluid level to 1/3 full to avoid fluid overflow when the caliper piston is pushed back into its bore.
2. Raise vehicle and remove front wheels.
3. Using a C-clamp, as illustrated in Fig. 2, push piston back into its bore.
4. Remove two mounting bolts, Fig. 3, and lift caliper away from disc.