Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brakes 1LC, 1LE And 1LF: Removing
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Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.
-- Release the retainer -B arrows- and remove the spring bracket -2- -arrow A- ; hold onto the brake pads -1- firmly while doing so.
-- Pull the brake pads -1- off of the brake caliper pistons and remove.
-- Remove the anti-friction plates -2-.
CAUTION:
Risk of damaging the brake hose, brake line and brake piston.
- 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.
- The brake line must not be bent.
- A damaged brake line must be replaced.
- Do not press the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.
- Do not operate the parking brake when the rear brake caliper is removed.
- A damaged brake piston must be replaced.