Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LA/1LJ: 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 the braking effect will be uneven.

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

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WARNING:

Risk of injury!

The balance spring -1- is tensioned. Disengage the balance spring to remove the balance spring at the same time do not damage the brake caliper paint.

-- Push the balance spring -1- in the direction of the -arrow- and disengage from the brake caliper.

-- Remove the contact -1- for the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad, while being careful of the clips -2-.

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-- Free up the wire for the brake pad wear sensor, to do so open the dust cap -3- and disengage the wire from the brake caliper arrows.

NOTE:

If the clips -2- go missing, the brake pad wear sensor must be replaced.

NOTE:

For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pad -2- back lightly with pliers -1-, as shown in the illustration.

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To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -3- between the pliers and the brake caliper.

-- Free up the brake hose -1- from the bracket.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Carefully remove the brake caliper with the brake pads from the brake rotor.

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 press the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.

-- Hang the brake caliper on the body using a suitable wire.

-- Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.