Removing Front Brake Pads

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NOTE: Removing/fitting wheels

Risk of damage to (ceramic) brake discs

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

Expose lines.
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- To gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left .
1. 1.1. Remove fastening screws -1, 2- for holders -3, 4- for the brake hydraulic lines.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Line Holders
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2. 1.2. Pull the brake pad wear indicator line out of the brake calliper.
3. 1.3. Disconnect plug connection for speed sensor.
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Protect the paintwork on the brake calliper from damage using a suitable cloth.
Carefully press the brake pads back using water pump pliers. Remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction if necessary in order to prevent an overflow!
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- Do not open the brake system .
- Do not loosen the brake hose 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 .
Partially remove brake calliper. Use removal/installation aid for brake calliper Assembly Pin T10439 .

Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Pin For Brake Calliper
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- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier .
1. 3.1. Remove upper fastening screw on the brake calliper -arrow- and insert Assembly Pin.
  
  Fig 3: Inserting Upper Assembly Pin
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2. 3.2. Remove lower fastening screw on the brake calliper -arrow- and insert Assembly Pin.
  
  Fig 4: Inserting Lower Assembly Pin
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3. 3.3. Pull the brake calliper as far as required out of installation position until the brake calliper engages in the cut-outs on the Assembly Pins → Brake calliper tool fitted . Carefully guide brake line and brake hose along with calliper in the process.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Brake Calliper Tool Fitted
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Fit the brake piston between the disc brake pads on the brake calliper using Piston Reset Tool (Replaces P83) Nr. 144 , and press the pads back evenly → Pressing back brake pads . Remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction if necessary in order to prevent an overflow!

Fig 6: Pressing Back Brake Pads
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If You Intend To Re-Use The Brake Pads, Mark The Relevant Installation Position! Carefully slide a commercially available screwdriver between the brake pad/brake calliper and lever the brake pad out by turning the screwdriver slightly. When doing this, make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons -arrows- .

Fig 7: Removing Brake Pads
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Remove pad retaining springs.