Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes (G1073719): Removal

WARNING: Failure to release the tension and calibrate the electric parking brake during rear parking brake related service procedures, could cause the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Tension Release (General Procedures).
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Torque Specification: 10 Nm
CAUTION:
- Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
- If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
- To prevent the loss of brake fluid, using the special tool apply the brake pedal and set to 40mm (1.6 in) below the rest position.
- Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Torque Specification: 42 Nm
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
- Release the 2 clips.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
- Release the clip.
WARNING: If the brake caliper piston seal is damaged a new brake caliper must be installed.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Torque Specification: 28 Nm
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.