Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The parking brake is released.

-- Connect the Vehicle diagnostic tester to the diagnostic connection on the vehicle with the ignition switched off.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC Terminals

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-- Turn on the ignition.

-- 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.

Fig 2: Overview Of Rear Brake Components

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

-- Remove the brake hose -5- and electrical wire from the bracket on the stub axle carrier

-- Remove bolts -16 and 17- from brake carrier.

-- Remove the brake caliper with brake pads and the brake carrier.

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 actuate the brakes or the electromechanical parking brake when the brake caliper is removed.

Fig 3: Overview Of Rear Brake Components

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