Removing Front Brake Calliper
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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.
Information
- To gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left.
- Release and unclip connector for the brake pad wear indicator -arrow- .
- Disconnect plug connection for speed sensor.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.
- Evenly set back brake pads a little using water pump pliers.
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Do not bend the brake lines.
- Detach brake line holders at the wheel carrier.
- For easier access to the holders, turn in the wheel carrier as required.
- Remove holders -1, 2- for the hydraulic lines on the wheel bearing housing -3- .
- Loosen brake line on the brake calliper. Collect the brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the openings of the brake line and brake calliper using suitable stoppers.
Information
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
- Carefully remove brake calliper from the wheel carrier -arrows- .
- If new brake pads are fitted, read the information under "Removing and installing disc brake pads" → 463456 REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS (PCCB)