Front Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation: Removal

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Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
Remove caliper pin bolts (2).

Fig 1: Removing Caliper Pin Bolts
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Remove E-ring from strut and then remove caliper (1) from caliper carrier.
NOTE: Hang removed caliper (1) with a wire hook (2) or the like so as to prevent brake hose from bending and twisting excessively or being pulled. Don't operate brake pedal with pads removed.
Remove pads(3).

Fig 2: Removing Pads

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