Removing front brake caliper

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Front brake caliper

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Fig 2: Pushing brake pad away from rotor

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NOTE:

To gain better access for removal of the brake caliper, it helps to turn the steering fully either to the right or the left.

1. Push brake pad back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) NR.144 , see Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 2.4 -direction arrow- . See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Identifying brake line at brake caliper

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2. Release and unclip the plug from the wear indicator -arrow- . Loosen the brake line on the brake caliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with suitable plugs. See Fig 3.

NOTE:

Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

3. Remove brake caliper from wheel carrier -arrows- . See Fig 3.