34 35 ... Replacing a brake pad sensor (rear)

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IMPORTANT: If a brake pad sensor that has already been ground has to be replaced even though the minimum brake pad thickness has not yet been reached, you must observe the following: The new sliding contact must be filed down with a file to the same length as the ground sliding contact.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheel, see 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Release screws (1). Release expander rivet (2) and remove cover (3).

Fig 1: Release Expander Rivet (2) And Remove Cover (3)

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Open cover (1). Disconnect plug connection (2). Disengage cable from holders (3). Installation: Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.

Fig 2: Disconnect Plug Connection (2) And Disengage Cable From Holders (3)

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Disengage cable from holders (1). Pull off brake pad wear sensor (2) in direction of arrow from brake caliper. Installation: Make sure cable and brake pad wear sensor are correctly seated in brake caliper.

Fig 3: Disengage Cable From Holders (1)

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