Brake Caliper With Brake Carrier, Removing And Installing : Removing

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-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle data link connector with the ignition switched off.

NOTE:

Switch the ignition on.

The parking brake is released.

Coding check and reported if necessary.

DTC memory interrogated, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.

-- Start the program in Guided Functions.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- 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.

-- Unclip the wire from the bracket on the stub axle carrier.

-- Remove the bolts from the brake carrier -12-.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Brake Components

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

-- Hang the brake caliper with the brake carrier on the body with wire.

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.

WARNING: Do not actuate the brakes or the electromechanical parking brake when the brake caliper is removed.