Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Release the parking brake.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle diagnostic connection when the ignition is switched off.

-- Select Diagnostic  and start.

-- Select the Test plan  tab.

-- Select the Select individual test  button and select the following tree structure consecutively:

• Diagnostic-capable systems
• 0003 - ABS Control Module MK C1
• 0003 - ABS Control Module J104, Function
• 0003 - Removing brake pads

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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

• 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.

-- 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.

-- 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.

-- Hang the brake caliper using a suitable wire.

-- Remove the brake pads.