Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Six-Piston Ceramic Brake: Removing
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-- Remove the affected brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON CERAMIC BRAKE .
TIP:
- 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.
-- Remove the brake pad wear sensor. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON CERAMIC BRAKE .
- 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 -1 and 2- in succession from the guide pins -arrows-.
-- If the brakes pads are replaced, then the brake pad springs must also be replaced. To do this, pry the brake pad springs -1 and 2- out of the brake caliper with a screwdriver in direction of -arrows-.