Removing Rear Disc Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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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.
The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! Worn insulation is not important!
If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back!
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Protect the paintwork on the brake calliper from damage using a suitable cloth.
- Carefully press the brake pads back using water pump pliers.
- Release and unclip connector for the brake pad wear indicator and remove it from the holder -arrow-
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Unclipping cable
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- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing.
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- Do not open the brake system.
- Do not loosen the brake hose from the brake calliper when loosening the brake calliper.
- Get the transmission jack ready for the brake calliper and loosen the brake calliper -arrows-
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Removing brake calliper (shown as an example)
- Place the brake calliper on the transmission jack.
- Carefully slide a commercially available screwdriver between the brake pad/brake calliper and lever the brake pad out by turning the screwdriver slightly. When doing this, make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons -arrow-
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Removing brake pads (shown removed for a better view)
- Remove pad retaining springs.