Front Brake Pads: Removal

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Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 bolts and position the brake caliper aside.

Torque

: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)

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Remove the brake pads.

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Remove the 4 brake pad clips.

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NOTE: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may occur.

If installing new brake pads. Use a C-clamp and a worn brake pad to compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.

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