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Removing Rear Brake Calliper

NOTE: Removing/fitting wheels
  • Risk of damage to (ceramic) brake discs

→ Carefully guide the wheel towards the wheel hub, thereby preventing any heavy impact on the (ceramic) brake disc.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Calliper Connector
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  1. Release and unclip connector for the brake pad wear indicator and remove it from the holder -arrow-  .
    Fig 2: Removing Cable
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    NOTE: Removal of brake calliper
    • Paint defects on brake calliper

    → Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.

    → Protect brake calliper from paint defects using a suitable cloth.

  2. Evenly set back brake pads a little using water pump pliers.
  3. Loosen fastening screw -B-  on the holder for the brake pad wear indicator cable and brake line from the brake calliper.
  4. Disconnect brake line -A-  at the brake calliper and collect brake fluid in a suitable container.
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Line Holder
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  5. Close off the brake line and bore on the brake calliper using a suitable stopper.

    Information 

    • Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing. 
  6. Remove brake calliper from the wheel carrier -A-  .
    Fig 4: Removing Brake Calliper From Wheel Carrier
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