Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

The bolts -arrows- must not be loosened.

Fig 1: DO NOT loosen the caliper/brake carrier threaded connections

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CAUTION:

Improper handling increases the risk of destroying the brake caliper.

- Never loosen the bolts on the brake caliper.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear indicator.

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-- Release the connector -2- for the brake pad wear indicator from its bracket -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time -arrow B-.

-- Free up the brake hose -3- on the bracket.

NOTE:

For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-.

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To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

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-- Carefully remove the brake caliper -1- with the brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

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.

-- 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.