Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Removing

• 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.

-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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

If the brake pads are replaced, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to press back the parking brake motor.

-- Drive back the parking brake motors: 

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle data link connector when the ignition is switched off.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select Diagnostic  and start.

-- Select the Test plan  tab.

-- Select Individual tests  and select the following tree structures one after the other:

• Diagnostic-Capable System
• 0003 - ABS Control Module -J104-, integrated parking brake
• 0003 - Electronic parking brake functions
• 0003 - Removing brake pads

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

-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44- /Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46- and free up the wire. (Shown on a FWD vehicle).

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-- If equipped, disconnect and free up the connector -2- for the brake pad wear sensor by opening the dust cap -1-.

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-- Pry the spring -1- for the brake pads with a screwdriver -A- out of the brake caliper -arrow- while doing so do not damage the surface on the brake caliper.

-- Remove the caps -arrows- from the guide pins.

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-- Remove both guide pins from the brake caliper using the : T10503  and : VAS6784  .

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-- Hang the brake caliper -1- on the body using suitable wire -A-.

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-- Remove the brake pads -2 and 3-.