Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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.

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

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

NOTE:

If the brake pads are replaced, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to press back the parking brake motor.

-- Drive back the parking brake motors:

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle diagnostic connection when the ignition is 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:

-- 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-.

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-- Carefully remove the brake pad wear indicator contact -4- using pliers. Pay attention to the clip -3- while doing so.

NOTE:

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-.

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Pins

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-- Remove the brake caliper and guide the brake pad wear indicator wire out at the same time.

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.

-- Remove the brake pads.