Parking Brake, Manually Loosening

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Due to a mechanical or electrical malfunction, it may be required to mechanically release the parking brake in order to move the vehicle.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

T45 Torx Socket, Commercially Available

Procedure

CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to the vehicle rolling away.

- Before removing the parking brake motor, secure the vehicle from rolling.

-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the rear wheel, while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Disconnect the connector -3- for the parking brake motor.

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-- Open the clip -2- and free up the brake pad wear indicator wire.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the parking brake motor -1- from the brake caliper.

-- Remove the seal.

-- Using a T45 Torx Socket -arrow-, turn the drive axle back until the brake is loosened.

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-- After eliminating the fault, install the parking brake motor. Refer to Left Parking Brake Motor -V282- /Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - PARKING BRAKE
Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .