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Front Disc Brake Pads






FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS




1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Drain a small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with a clean suction gun.
4. Bottom the caliper pistons into the caliper by prying the caliper over.
5. Remove the caliper support spring (2) by prying the spring out of the holes (3) in the caliper (1).




6. Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator harness connector.




7. Remove the caliper slide pin caps (3) and then remove the caliper slide pins (2) from the caliper (1).





CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

8. Remove the caliper (1) from the mounting bracket (2).




9. Remove the inboard (2) and outboard (3) brake pads from the caliper.