Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brake 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT: Removing

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-- Remove affected wheel, refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

NOTE:

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven.

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

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Electrical Connector -2-, Arrows -A- And -B-

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

Fig 2: Overview Of Front Brakes (1LA, 1LJ, 1ZB And 1ZT)

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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.

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

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.

CAUTION:

Do not let the brake caliper with the brake carrier hang on the brake hose. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.
Replace the brake hose if damaged.
Do not press the brake pedal when the caliper is removed.

-- Remove brake pads from brake caliper housing or from brake carrier.