Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Six-Piston Ceramic Brake: Removing

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-- Remove the affected front wheel, while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector

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-- Release the connector -2- to the brake pad wear sensor 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.

TIP:

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads And Piece Of Rubber

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For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-. Do not damaged the brake pad wear indicator cable while doing so.
To prevent damage to the coating on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- or similar between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- Unscrew the bolts -1- and carefully remove the brake caliper with the brake pads from the brake rotor.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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CAUTION:

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.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston if handled incorrectly.

- Never activate the brakes if the brake caliper is removed.