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Front

REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Drain small amount of fluid from master cylinder brake reservoir with clean suction gun.

Bottoming Caliper Piston:





4. Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper by prying the caliper over.

Caliper Support Spring:





5. Remove the caliper support spring by prying the spring out of the caliper.

Slide Pins:





6. Remove the caliper slide pin bushing caps and remove the slide pins.
7. Remove caliper from the anchor
8. Secure caliper to nearby suspension part with wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight.

Inboard Brake Shoe:





9. Remove the inboard brake shoe from the caliper.

Outboard Brake Shoe:





10. Remove the outboard brake shoe from the caliper anchor.