Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LA/1LB: Removing

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

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 1: Brake Pad Wear Sensor -1-

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-- Release the tab in direction of -arrow A- and turn 90° in direction of -arrow B- at the same time. Then remove and free up the brake pad wear sensor -1- from the bracket.

TIP:

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Pushing the brake pad -2- slightly into the brake caliper using 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 -3- between the pliers and the brake caliper. (Shown on a different brake caliper)

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake hose due to the weight of the brake caliper.

- Never let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Carefully remove the brake caliper -1- with the brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor; pay attention to the brake hose while doing so.

-- Hang the brake caliper using a suitable wire.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper pistons if handled incorrectly.

- Never operate the brakes when the brake caliper is removed.