Front Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Impreza and 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper body assembly.
1. Remove the union bolt and caliper bolt, and remove the caliper body assembly from the support - front disc brake.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Union Bolt And Caliper Bolt
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Remove the support - front disc brake.
NOTE: Remove the support - front disc brake only when replacing the disc rotor or the support - front disc brake. It is not necessary to remove it when servicing the caliper body assembly.
1. Remove the brake pad from support - front disc brake.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Disc Brake Front Pad
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2. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the support - front disc brake from the housing assembly - front axle.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Disc Brake Support Mounting Bolts
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