Removing Front Disc Brake Pads
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- Do not open the brake system.
- Do not loosen the brake line from the brake calliper when loosening the brake calliper.
- The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! It does not matter if the insulation is worn.
- 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.
- Before disassembling the brake calliper on the wheel carrier, carry out the following work:
- 1.1. Release plug connection on speed sensor and pull it off. Remove electric line from the holder on the wheel carrier.
- 1.2. Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear indicator (on the holder of the wheel carrier) (release and unclip).
- 1.3. Disassemble holder on wheel carrier (M6 screw).
- 1.4. Detach line for brake pad wear indicator from brake calliper and brake pad.
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- To gain better access for assembly work, it is a good idea to turn the wheels fully either to the right or left!
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- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
- Remove fastening screws on brake calliper -arrows-
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Place brake calliper onto a suitable base (e.g. universal lift). Use a suitable cloth as an intermediate layer to protect paintwork from getting damaged.
When positioning the brake calliper on the base, carefully guide the brake line and brake hose!
- Position brake piston with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) Nr.144
. Then press the brake pads evenly → Pressing back brake pads
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If the disc brake pads are still to be used, mark their installation position.
- Remove brake pads.
- 4.1. Carefully push a commercially available screwdriver between the disc brake pad/brake calliper and lever the disc brake pad out by turning the screwdriver slightly. When doing this, make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons.
- 4.2. Repeat the process on the second brake pad.
- Remove pad retaining springs.