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Jack up the car and remove the front tires, support the car on jackstands. Use an 8mm hex (Allen) wrench to remove the 2 slider bolts that secure the brake caliper. They are behind the caliper and "face" the wheel well or center of the car. Un snap the brake line holder on the strut body. Lift the caliper off the mount and secure it to the car spring with a piece of wire. DO NOT let the caliper hang or you'll get to replace the rubber brake lines you damage.
Use a 15mm box wrench to remove the caliper carrier. They are tight so be careful. Using an impact wrench remove the Philips head screw that secures the disk rotor to the hub. If the screw is not fitted then pull off the rotor. If the rotor is stuck use a small hammer, tap the peripheral edge of the rotor to loosen. Do not use heat on the rotor as you will damage the main bearing$$$$$ Replacement is reverse of the procedure. After all is done depress the brake pedal to reseat the pads before driving.
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