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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose & Fittings
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    NOTE: Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
  4. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1), the brake hose fitting gaskets (2), and the brake hose fitting (3) from the brake caliper.

    Cap the brake hose fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  5. Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets.
  6. Fig 2: Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
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  7. Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  8. Fig 3: Brake Caliper
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  9. Remove the brake caliper (1).