Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Release the connector -2- from its bracket in direction of -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time in direction of -arrow B-.

Vehicle with Steel Brakes:

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-- Free up the wire, to do so open the protective cap -3- and disengage the wires from the brake caliper -arrows-.

-- Remove the contact -1- for the brake pad wear indicator from the brake pad, while being careful of the clips -2-.

NOTE:

If the clips go missing, the brake pad wear indicator wire must be replaced. Refer to the Parts Information

Vehicle with Ceramic Brakes:

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-- Free up the wire, to do so open the protective cap -3- and disengage the wires from the brake caliper -arrows-.

-- Remove the contact -1- for the brake pad wear indicator from the brake pad, while being careful of the clips -2-.

NOTE:

If the clips go missing, the brake pad wear indicator wire must be replaced. Refer to the Parts Information