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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with 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 Union Bolt And Caliper Bolt
    G07915616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. 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
    G07915617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the support from the front axle housing.
    Fig 3: Locating Support From Front Axle Housing Mounting Bolts
    G07915618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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