Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, TTRS And Ceramic Brakes: 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 .

CAUTION:

If brake pads are ceramics, wheel must not fall on brake rotor, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To install/remove wheel, install two assembly pins from vehicle tool kit in mounts on wheel bolts. The long assembly pin is in the upper position.

-- On the right brake caliper disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear sensor and free it up, to do so open the dust cap -2-.

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NOTE:

For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3 and 4- 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.

Fig 1: Pushing Brake Pads Slightly Back From Rotor With Pliers

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NOTE:

When removing the brake pad pin, make sure that the brake caliper coating is not damaged.

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WARNING:

Risk of injury!

The brake pad springs -1 and 5- are tensioned. Use a hand to press down on the brake pad spring when removing the brake pad pin.

-- Using a punch, drive the brake pad pins -2 and 6- out of the brake caliper from the outside toward the inside and remove the brake pad springs -1 and 5-.

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-- Remove the brake pads -4 and 7- from the brake caliper.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston.

Do not press the brake pedal when the brake pads are removed.