Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, RSQ8: Removing

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-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- 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 in direction of -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time in direction of -arrow B-.

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

-- Pushing the inner brake pad -3- slightly into the brake caliper with suitable pliers -1- makes it easier to remove the brake caliper from the brake rotor. To prevent damage to the surface of the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Install the Bracket Holder: T40423/1 -4- in the upper thread hand-tight.

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove the brake caliper -1- as far as possible -arrow-, until the brake rotor is freed up.

-- Lock the brake caliper -1- in a suitable position using the clamp -5- from the Bracket Holder:T40423 .

-- Pivot the brake caliper -1- outward -arrow-.

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-- Install the Bracket Holder: T40423/1 -4- in the lower thread hand-tight.

-- Lock the Bracket Holder - Sleeve:T40423/2 -2- to the height of the brake caliper -1- using the clamp -3- from the Bracket Holder:T40423 .

-- Place the brake caliper -1- on the Bracket Holder - Sleeve:T40423/2 -2-.