Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Brakes 1LG, 1LH, 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZK, 1LI, 1ZD: Removing

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The bolts -arrows- must not be loosened.

Fig 1: DO NOT Loosen The Caliper/Brake Carrier Threaded Connections

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of malfunction.

Do not loosen the bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper.

-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEEL, MOUNTING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear indicator sensor.

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-- Release the connector -2- for the brake pad wear indicator sensor from its bracket -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time -arrow B-.

-- Free up the brake hose -3- on the bracket.

NOTE:

For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-.

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To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and carefully remove the brake caliper -1- with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake hose.

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 bend the brake line.
A damaged brake line must be replaced.

The brakes must not be applied when the brake caliper is removed.
Otherwise, the brake pistons will be damaged.

-- Hang the brake caliper using a suitable wire.