Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Loosen the parking brake.
-- Switch off the ignition.
Label the brake pads that will be used again when removing. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.
Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.
-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
If the brake pads are replaced, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to press back the parking brake motor.
-- Drive back the parking brake motor:
-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the diagnostic connection on the vehicle with the ignition switched off.
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Select diagnostic and start.
-- Select the Test plan tab.
-- Select Individual tests and select the following tree structures one after the other:
- Suspension
- Brake System
- 01 - OBD-capable systems
- 03 - ABS Control Module J104 integrated parking brake
- 03 - Electric parking brake functions
- 03 - Removing the brake pads
-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.
-- Free up the wire by removing the protective cap -2- from the bleed screw and remove the clips -1 and 5-.
-- Carefully remove the contact -4- for the brake pad wear indicator using pliers while paying attention to the clip -3-. (shown on the ceramic brakes)
If the clips go missing, the brake pad wear indicator wire must be replaced.
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- by counterholding the guide pins -1 and 2-.
-- Remove the brake caliper and guide the brake pad wear indicator wire out at the same time.
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 using a suitable wire.
-- Remove the brake pads.