Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Release the parking brake.
-- Switch off the ignition.
- Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.
-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Carefully remove the contact -5- for the brake pad wear indicator using pliers while paying attention to the clip -4-.
- If the clips go missing, the brake pad wear indicator wire must be replaced.
-- Pushing the inner brake pad 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 paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.
-- Do not damage the contact -3- for the brake pad wear indicator.
-- Remove the brake carrier bolts -arrows-.
-- Remove the brake caliper with the brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.
- If the brake rotor is worn that far that the brake caliper cannot be pulled off, then the parking brake must be driven back with the program "Brake pads, removing". Refer to 4.Rear Brakes Brake Pads, Removing .
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.
There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston if handled incorrectly.
- Never activate the brakes if the brake caliper is removed.