Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Removing

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-- Loosen the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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.

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

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

NOTE:

If the brake pads are replaced, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to press back the parking brake pistons.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle diagnostic connection when the ignition is switched off.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- After entering the VIN, select Guided Functions .

-- Drive back the parking brake motor:

Suspension/brake system
	01 OBD-capable systems
		53 Electromechanical parking brake control module J540
			53 Electrical parking brake functions
				53 46 Remove brake pads

-- Continue to follow the instructions in the vehicle diagnostic tester display.

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

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-- Unclip the bracket -3- with a screwdriver -2- in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Free up the electrical brake pad wear sensor wire -1-.

-- Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -1-.

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-- Release the connector -2- to the brake pad wear sensor from its bracket in direction of -arrow B- while turning it 90° at the same time in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Remove the dust cap -3- from the bleed screw and free up the electrical wire.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 4-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- by counter-holding the guide pins -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the brake caliper and guide out the electrical wire for the brake pad wear sensor at the same time.

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 on the body using a suitable wire.

-- Remove the brake pads and brake pad springs.