Thread: Removing the Calipers from the Rotors
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Default Re: Removing the Calipers from the Rotars

I am going on memory here.... I assume you are going to spray paint?

Place XF on 4 jack stands
Remove wheels
Disconnect wheel sensor (Torx screw if I remember)
Disconnect brake lines at frame - use catch can for fluid & two wrenches
Remove the two bolts on back of hub - #17 If I remember
Caliper with pads & brake line will lift off and out
Remove the brakeline from the caliper with assembly on the bench
Front pads are pretty easy to remove
Rear pads you will need use a small punch or screw driver to tap the pins out (any direction) and the pads will fall out.

Good luck - its a full day job - take your time and use a digital camera if you have one to help you with re-assembly.

I suggest using ATE Super Blue Racing Brake fluid
Where did you get your SS brakelines?
What color are you going to paint your calipers?
I used scotch-brite pads to scuff the calipers has they had lots of runs in the black paint.

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