Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING / WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

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

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

-- Free up the wire by removing the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw and the clip -4-.

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-- Carefully remove the contact -1- for the brake pad wear indicator using pliers while paying attention to the clip -2-.