Removing Rear Brake Calliper

→ 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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