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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the caliper body.
    1. Remove the union bolt and caliper bolt, and remove the caliper body from the support.
      Fig 1: Locating Caliper Body Union Bolt And Caliper Bolt
      G07915616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the support.
    NOTE: Remove the support only when replacing the disc rotor or support. It is not necessary to remove it when servicing the caliper body.
    1. Remove the brake pad from support.
      Fig 2: Removing Brake Pad From Support
      G08583511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the support from the front axle housing.
      Fig 3: Locating Front Axle Housing Support Mounting Bolts
      G07915618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.