Removing Front Brake Calliper

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

Information 

• To gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Calliper

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1. Release and unclip connector for the brake pad wear indicator -arrow-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Connector For Brake Pad Wear Indicator

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2. Disconnect plug connection for speed sensor.
   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.

3. Evenly set back brake pads a little using water pump pliers.

   Information 

   Do not bend the brake lines.

   • Detach brake line holders at the wheel carrier. 
   • For easier access to the holders, turn in the wheel carrier as required. 
4. Remove holders -1, 2-  for the hydraulic lines on the wheel bearing housing -3-  .
   Fig 3: Mounting For Hydraulic Lines

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5. Loosen brake line on the brake calliper. Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off openings of the brake line and brake calliper using suitable stoppers.

   Information 

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

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7. If new brake pads are fitted, read the information under "Removing and installing disc brake pads" → 463619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE PADS