Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper With Brake Pad Spring: Removing

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-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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

-- To replace the brake pads, drive the parking brake motors rearward using the program "brake pads, removing". Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRY .

-- Follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- Free up the wire by removing the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw and the clip -4-.

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-- Carefully remove the contact -2- for the brake pad wear indicator using pliers while paying attention to the clip -1-.

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 piston if handled incorrectly.

- Never activate the brakes if the brake caliper is removed.

-- First, remove the brake pads -1- at the outside outward.

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-- Remove the brake pads in between the tabs -arrow- of the springs -3- toward the front (shown for the outer brake pad).

-- Remove the springs.