Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, 1LA, 1LB, 1LJ And 1LD 1ZT + S4 /S5: Removing

-- Raise The Vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

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.

-- Free up the brake hose on the bracket -4-.

Fig 1: Free Up Electrical Connector

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-- Release the electrical wire from the bracket -2- toward the left -A- and remove.

WARNING:

The four retaining pins for the brake pads -9- in the brake caliper must not be loosened under any circumstances.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake System Components

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-- Press the retaining spring -8- in the center.

NOTE:

The spring is tensioned, keep hands protected.

When removing the spring, make sure it does not scratch the brake caliper or damage the paint.

-- Remove the retaining spring carefully.

-- Disconnect the left front brake pad wear indicator connector.

NOTE:

Only the inner brake pad in the left front brake caliper has a brake pad wear indicator sensor.

-- Loosen and remove both guide pin bolts -4- from the brake caliper.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake System Components

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CAUTION:

Never remove bolts -6 and 9-

-- Pull both guide pins out of the brake caliper slightly to make it easier to remove the caliper.

-- Remove the brake caliper.

Do not let the brake caliper hang from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with suitable cable ties or wire. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.

-- Remove the brake pad from the brake caliper housing or from the brake carrier.

WARNING:

The four retaining pins for the brake pads in the brake caliper must not be loosened under any circumstances.