Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LM/1LX: Removing

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NOTE:

Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.

-- Remove the affected front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -2-.

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-- Release the connector -1- to the brake pad wear sensor from the bracket in direction of -arrow A- and turn it 90° at the same time in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Free up the brake pad wear sensor electrical wire -3- by opening the dust cap -2- and unclip it from the brake caliper -arrow-.

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

NOTE:

When removing the brake pad pin, make sure that the brake caliper coating is not damaged.

NOTE:

Pushing back on the brake pads lightly with pliers -1- makes it easier to remove the brake pads -3- from the brake caliper. To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

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WARNING:

Risk of injury!

The brake pad spring -5- is tensioned. Press down with hand on the brake pad spring while removing the brake pad pin.

-- Drive the lower brake pad pin -1- from the outside toward the inside out of the brake caliper.

-- Drive the upper brake pad pin -3- from the outside toward the inside out of the brake caliper and remove the brake pad spring -5-.

-- Remove the bolt -4-.

-- Remove the tension strut -2- from the brake caliper.

-- Remove the brake pads -1 and 3- from the brake caliper.

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston.

Do not press the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.