Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Removing

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-- Remove the contact -1- for the brake pad wear indicator sensor from the brake pads; pay attention to the clips -2- while doing so.

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .

CAUTION:

Do not bend the brake lines.

A damaged brake line must be replaced.

-- Place the : T10145 with a wooden block -1- placed between it and the old brake pads and push the brake caliper pistons back completely into the brake caliper.

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To prevent the brake fluid from overflowing, extract some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from escaping brake fluid.

If the brake pads are worn out and brake fluid is filled unnecessary, the brake fluid may overflow, causing the pistons in the brake cylinders to be pressed back.
Check the brake fluid level before pressing back the pistons. If there is brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark, some brake fluid will need to be extracted.
Use the : VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

NOTE:

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.

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-- Pull out the brake pads -2 and 3- one after the other toward the center of the brake caliper.

-- Unclip the brake pad retaining plate -1-.

NOTE:

Do not change the shape of the brake pad spring and brake pad retaining plate.

Damaged brake pad springs and brake pad retaining plates must be replaced.