Front Brake Pads, Removing And Installing : Removing

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Do not loosen the bolted connections -A and B arrows-.

Fig 1: Do Not Loosen The Bolted Connections

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WARNING:

There is a risk of malfunction.

Do not loosen the bolted connections -A arrows-
Do not loosen the guide pins -arrows B-.

-- Remove the wheels.

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Wear Indicator Connector

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

Fig 3: Releasing Connector From Retainer Using Screwdriver And Simultaneously Turning Connector 90°

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-- Remove the connector from the bracket.

-- Remove the brake caliper bolts -11-.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Brake Components

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NOTE: Loosen the bolts -11- with the Socket - Xzn 9T50036.

CAUTION: Remove only these bolts -11- for removing the brake caliper.

NOTE: Do not loosen the brake hose.

-- Pull the brake caliper from the brake rotor.

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

CAUTION: Do not let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose.

-- Pry the brake pads out of the guide pins in the brake caliper -arrows- with a screwdriver being careful not to damage the dust caps on the brake pistons.

Fig 5: Removing Brake Pads

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-- Remove the brake pads from the balance spring.

-- Remove the brake pad wear display wire and the clip from the brake pad.

-- Pry the balance spring -8- out of the brake caliper with a screwdriver.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Brake Components

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