Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes: Removing

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-- Loosen the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

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

-- Free up the brake hose -2- and the wiring harness -3- from the bracket -1-.

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NOTE:

Pushing on the inner brake pad lightly with pliers -1- makes it easier to remove the brake caliper from the brake rotor. 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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Do not damage the brake pad wear sensor contact -3-.

-- Remove the brake carrier bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the brake caliper with brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

NOTE:

If the brake rotor is so worn that the brake caliper cannot be removed, then the parking brake must be driven back. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake hose.

Do not let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.
Replace the brake hose if damaged.

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston.

Do not operate the brakes or the electromechanical parking brake when the brake caliper is removed.

-- Hang the brake caliper with the brake carrier on the body using suitable wire.