Caliper Assembly

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Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel And Tire
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A).

Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and then pivot the caliper body (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:

21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Guide Rod Bolt And Caliper Body
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Remove the pad return spring (A) and then separate the brake pad (B).

Fig 4: Locating Pad Return Spring
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Fig 5: Locating Brake Pad
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Loosen the brake hose bolt (A).
Loosen the bolt (B) and then remove the caliper carrier.
Tightening torque:
1. 24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)
2. 78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)
Fig 6: Locating Caliper Carrier Bolt
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