Rear Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

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

-- Carefully remove the contact -5- for the brake pad wear indicator sensor using pliers while paying attention to the clip -4-.

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NOTE:

If the clips go missing, the wire for the brake pad wear indicator sensor must be replaced.

Pushing the inner brake pad slightly into the brake caliper with suitable pliers -1- makes it easier to remove the brake caliper from the brake rotor. 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 brake carrier bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Brake Carrier Bolts

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-- Remove the brake caliper with brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

NOTE:

If the brake rotor is so worn that the brake caliper cannot be removed, then the parking brake must be driven back.

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.

-- Hang the brake caliper with the brake carrier on the body using suitable wire.