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Brake Caliper - Project 8 (G2248942): Removal

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WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
CAUTION:
  • The brake disc can be easily damaged. Do not strike or lever on the brake disc.
  • Take care not to contaminate the brake pad friction materials or the brake discs.
NOTE:
  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
  • This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
  • The flexible brake hose with washers and the banjo bolt is only available as an assembly.
  • If the brake hose banjo bolt has been loosened or removed, a new brake hose assembly must be installed.
  1. Connect the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approved diagnostic equipment and set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) to the maintenance position.

    General Equipment: Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment 

  2. NOTE: This step is only required if the JLR approved diagnostic equipment is not available.

    Set the EPB to the maintenance position.

    Refer to: ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE SERVICE MODE ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION

  3. NOTE: This step is only required if the vehicle has no electrical power.

    Release the EPB.

    Refer to: ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE RELEASE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS NO ELECTRICAL POWER

  4. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

    Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT

  5. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

    Refer to: LIFTING

  6. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

    Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - PROJECT 8

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    • Disconnect the EPB actuator electrical connector.
    • Disconnect and release the brake pad wear sensor.
    • Remove the anti-rattle spring.
  8. CAUTION:
    • Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
    • If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
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    • Remove and discard the banjo bolt and the 2 sealing washers.
    • Remove the dust caps.
    • Remove the 2 brake caliper slide pins.
    • Remove the brake caliper.
  9. NOTE: Note the orientation of the brake hose prior to removal.
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    • Disconnect the brake pipe union.
    • Remove the clip.
    • Remove and discard the brake hose.
  10. NOTE: Only do this step if a new component is to be installed.
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