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BRAKE SHOE REMOVAL
(1) I f f r o n t brakeshoes are to be replaced, remove
approximately 1/3 of fluid from master cylinder f r o n t
b r a k e reservoir w i t h suction gun.
(2) Raise and support vehicle.
(3) Remove front wheels.
(4) B o t t o m caliper pistons i n bore w i t h large C-
clamp. Position clamp screw on outboard brakeshoe
a n d opposite end o f clamp frame on back o f caliper.
(5) Remove bolts securing caliper r e t a i n e r clips t o
caliper. T h e n remove clips a n d a n t i - r a t t l e springs
(Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Removing/Installing Retainer Clips and
Anti-Rattle Springs
(6) Remove caliper b y t i l t i n g i t r e a r w a r d and l i f t -
i n g u p and off rotor (Fig. 6).
BRAKES
5 - 25
Fig. 6 Caliper Removal/Installation
(7) Remove outboard brakeshoe f r o m caliper (Fig.
7). Use p r y tool to remove shoe f r o m caliper i f
flanges
are t i g h t .
(8) Remove inboard brakeshoe f r o m caliper mount-
i n g adapter (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7 Removing Outboard Brakeshoe
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