Removing Rear Brake Calliper

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

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Calliper

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1. Release and unclip the connector for the brake pad wear indicator -A-  and remove it from the holder -B-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Connector For Brake Pad Wear Indicator From Holder

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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 -1-  in the holder for the brake pad wear indicator cable and for the brake line from the brake calliper.
   Fig 3: Loosening Fastening Screw For Brake Line Holder

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4. Disconnect the brake line at the brake calliper and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. → Brake line on brake calliper 
   Fig 4: Closing Brake Line On Brake Calliper

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5. Close off brake line using a suitable stopper.

   Information 

   • Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing. 
6. Loosen fastening screws -arrows-  and remove brake calliper from the wheel carrier.
   Fig 5: Locating Brake Calliper Fastening Screws

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