Removing Front Disc Brake Pads

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The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed. Worn insulation is not important.

If necessary, extract a little brake fluid from the reservoir (in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back).

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap
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Take off the securing clip and remove the retaining pin by pulling it inwards.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Pad Retaining Pin
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Remove warning contact line at the brake calliper and pull warning contacts out of the brake pad plates.
Pull out brake pads using a brake-pad puller. To do this:
Press the brake pads back as far as possible using the piston reset tool.

Remove brake pads together with the vibration dampers. If this is not possible (depending on the amount of wear on the brake pads), detach the vibration dampers from the brake pad backing plate using a spatula before removing the brake pads.