Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes RSQ8: Removing

-- Remove the front wheel while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. 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.

• For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-.

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• To prevent damage to the surface of the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- 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-.

-- Install the Bracket Holder: T40423/1  -6- in the lower thread hand-tight.

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

-- Lock the brake caliper -1- in a suitable position using the clamps -5 and 7- from the Bracket Holder:T40423  .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the brake rotor by hand. Do not use any tools.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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• Do not drop the brake rotor.
• Do not loosen the brake rotor from the hub by prying.
• Do not remove the brake rotor from the hub with a hammer.
• If the connection cannot be separated, use rust remover.

If the brake rotor is seized, do the following:

-- Install two M8 bolts -arrows- all the way into the threaded holes of the brake rotor.

-- Tighten the bolts ¹ /₂ turn farther alternating from side to side to loosen the brake rotor from the wheel hub.