Brake Caliper With Brake Carrier, Removing And Installing : Removing

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-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear display -arrow-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Wear Indicator Connector

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-- Release the connector from the mount while turning it 90° at the same time.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector From Retainer Using Screwdriver And Simultaneously Turning Connector 90°

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-- Remove the connector from the bracket.

-- Unhook brake line from retainer

Fig 3: Unhooking Brake Line From Retainer

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NOTE: For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-. To prevent damage to the coating on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- or similar between the pliers and brake caliper. While doing so do not damage the brake pad wear indicator cable.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pads

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-- Remove the bolts -13-.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Brakes Overview

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-- Remove the brake caliper -7- with the brake carrier -12- and tie them up so that the weight does not rest on or damage the brake hose.