Brake Pad Wear Sensor, Removing And Installing : Removing

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-- Remove the affected front wheel while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the brake pad wear indicator.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector To Brake Pad Wear Sensor

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-- Release the connector -1- to the brake pad wear sensor from its bracket -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time -arrow B-.

-- Free up the brake pad wear sensor electrical wire -1- by opening the dust cap -3- and guiding it out from the bracket -2- and brake caliper -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pad Wear Sensor Electrical Wire, Bracket And Dust Cap

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-- Remove the brake pad wear sensor contacts -1 and 2- from the brake pads with pliers.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pad Wear Sensor Contacts

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