Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Front Brakes, RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU: Removing

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The bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper for the brake carrier -1- and the tension strut -2- may not be loosened.

Fig 1: Do Not Loosen the Brake Caliper/Brake Carrier and Tension Strut Threaded Connection

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CAUTION:

Risk of malfunction.

The bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper for the brake carrier -1- and the tension strut -2- may not be loosened.

-- Remove the affected front wheel. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear sensor on the right brake caliper.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

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 2: Pushing Brake Pads Slightly Back From Rotor With Pliers

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-- Unscrew the bolts -arrows- and carefully remove the brake caliper with the brake pads from the brake rotor.

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CAUTION:

Do not let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.
Replace the brake hose if damaged.
Do not press the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.

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