Removal And Installation

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Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the brake caliper flow bolt and position the hose aside.
- Discard the 2 copper washers.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The longer/bigger bolt is the upper guide pin bolt.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts.
- To install, tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
Remove the brake caliper.

NOTE: During installation, make sure that the brake caliper hose is not twisted.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .