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Removing Front Brake Calliper (18-Inch - Brake Calliper Colour: Silver/Red)

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NOTE:
  • To gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left  .
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Overview of front brake calliper (18-inch) 

  1. Loosen holder -1-  for brake line, wear indicator and speed sensor on the wheel bearing housing.
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    Holder on wheel bearing housing 

  2. Pull contact for brake pad wear indicator -1-  out carefully and release holder for line -2-  .
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    Wire harness for brake pad wear indicator 

    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. Set the disc brake pads back slightly and uniformly using water pump pliers.
  4. Disconnect the brake line -arrow-  at the brake calliper and collect brake fluid in a suitable container.
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    Brake line on brake calliper 

  5. Close off brake line using a suitable stopper.
    NOTE:
    • 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.
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    Fastening screws for brake calliper (shown as an example) 

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