Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brakes 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZD, 1ZK, 1ZL, 1LI, 1LJ, 1LL: Removing

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-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, ALL BRAKES EXCLUDING 1LC, 1LE AND 1LF .

-- Free up the wire for the brake pad wear sensor -1- by opening the protective cap -3- and disengaging the wire from the brake caliper -arrows-.

-- If the brake pads are being replaced, place the Piston Resetting Tool:T10145  with a wooden block -1- placed between it and the old brake pads and push the brake caliper pistons all the way back into the brake caliper.

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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.

-- Remove the brake pads -3 and 4- one after the other toward the center of the brake caliper.

-- Unclip the brake pad retaining plate -1-.

-- If the brake pads are replaced, unclip the top and bottom brake pad springs -2-.

• If reusing the brake pads check the brake pad spring and the brake pad retaining plate for damage, if necessary replace.
• Do not change the shape of the brake pad spring and brake pad retaining plate.