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Removal and Installation

Front:






REMOVAL





1. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
a. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Insert the flexible hose lock securely in the caliper.

b. Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.





2. REMOVE CALIPER
a. Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 2 installation bolts.
c. Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
3. REMOVE 2 ANTI-SQUEAL SPRINGS
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH 4 ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS
5. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT:
^ After installation, fill brake reservoir with brake fluid, bleed brake system.
^ Check for leaks.

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