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Old 09-28-2005, 09:46 AM
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Step 3

Remove both 7mm Hex Bolts

Step 4

Now gently wiggle the Caliper Hat (the thing with the pads in it)

Take that flat head screw driver and Wedge it between the brake pad furthest from you and the Rotor. Pry Back that Caliper piston now. If you can't get it to move now, worry not you can do it later.

Step5

Remove Caliper hat by pulling it away from the rotor (towards the front of the car.)

Step 6
Remove pads ( they will simply slide out)

Step 7
Set the caliper hat on a paint can or similar object to keep stress off of the Brake line.

Step8

Clean everything with Brake cleaner. Dont be afraid to super soak that stuff. ( DO NOT GET ON YOUR PAINT)

Step 9

Remove the two Bolts that hold on the Caliper Carrier. I think they are 15mm but could be 13mm I dont remember off the top of my head.
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