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Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair

Remove or Disconnect
1. Two thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder assembly.
2. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
3. Tire and wheel assembly.
4. Disc brake caliper.
5. Caliper support.
6. Brake rotor.
7. Clean metal contact surfaces between brake rotor and hub bearing flange.

Install or Connect
1. Bottom piston assembly into caliper bore. Use suitable spanner-type tool in piston slots to turn piston assembly and thread it into caliper body assembly.
2. Brake rotor.
3. Caliper support.
4. Disc brake caliper.
5. Tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Apply approximately 778 N (175 lb.) force to brake pedal (after bleeding, if necessary) three times to seat pads against rotor.