Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: 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 braking effect will be uneven!

Operating the electromechanical parking brake again after a long drive is recommended.

Brake pad play is automatically adjusted every 1000 km if the EPB is not operated in this distance.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the diagnostic socket in the vehicle with the ignition switched off.

Fig 1: Connecting Diagnostic Cable VAS 5051/5A To Diagnostic Connector

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NOTE:

Switching on the ignition

Release parking brake

Coding check and reported if necessary.

DTC memory checked, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.

-- Drive back the brake piston. Select the corresponding functions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Raise The Vehicle.

-- Dismount tires.

-- Remove the brake hose and electrical wire from the bracket on the stub axle carrier

-- Remove attachment bolts from brake caliper housing, counter-hold guide pins to do so.

Fig 2: Identifying Attachment Bolts For Brake Caliper Housing

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NOTE:

Actuator or brake system connector must not be disconnected. (otherwise, a fault will be saved)

Do not pull on brake hose or electrical wiring.

-- 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.

WARNING:

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

-- Remove the brake pads.

-- Remove the brake pad retaining plate.

-- Press the piston back.

Use the :T10145

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Back Into Caliper Housing

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Do not tilt the brake piston when pressing it back.

Only use mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper housing.