Front Disc Brake Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the caliper body assembly.
1. Remove the union bolt and caliper bolt, and remove the caliper body assembly from the support - front disc brake.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Union Bolt And Caliper Bolt Of Front Disc Brake Assembly
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the support - front disc brake.
NOTE: Remove the support - front disc brake only when replacing the disc rotor or the support - front disc brake. It is not necessary to remove it when servicing the caliper body assembly.
1. Remove the brake pad from support - front disc brake.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pad From Support - Front Disc Brake
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the support - front disc brake from the housing assembly - front axle.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Bolts Of Front Disc Brake From Housing Assembly - Front Axle
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.