Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Loosen the parking brake.
-- Switch off the ignition.
Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.
-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
Vehicle with Ceramic Brakes:
-- Carefully remove the contact -4- for the brake pad wear indicator using pliers while paying attention to the clip -3-.
If the clips go missing, the brake pad wear indicator wire must be replaced. Refer to the Parts Information.
-- Remove the clip -5-.
Vehicle with Steel Brakes:
-- Carefully remove the contact -5- for the brake pad wear indicator using pliers while paying attention to the clip -4-.
If the clips go missing, the brake pad wear indicator wire must be replaced. Refer to the Parts Information.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
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.
Do not damage the contact -3- for the brake pad wear indicator.
-- Remove the brake carrier bolts -arrows-.
-- Remove the brake caliper with brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.
If the brake rotor is so worn that the brake caliper cannot be removed, then the parking brake must be driven back. Refer to Removing => Drive back the parking brake motor: .
Danger of damaging the brake hose.
- 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.
Risk of damaging the brake caliper piston.
- Do not operate the brakes or the electro-mechanical parking brake when the brake caliper is removed.
-- Hang the brake caliper with the brake carrier on the body using a suitable wire.