Repair Procedures: Removal

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Remove the wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Wheel And Tire
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and then remove the caliper body (A).
Tightening torque:

21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Locating Guide Rod Bolt And Caliper Body
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Remove the pad return spring (A) and then remove the brake pad.

Fig 3: Locating Pad Return Spring
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Loosen the brake hose bolts (A) and then disconnect the hose.
Tightening torque:

Brake hose to caliper (A):

24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

Caliper assembly to knuckle (B):

78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Locating Knuckle And Brake Hose Bolts
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Loosen the screw and then remove the disc.

Fig 5: Disc Screws

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