Removing Front Brake Disc

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In order to gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, it is beneficial to turn the wheels fully either to the right or the left.

Release retainer for connector for wear indicator on wheel carrier.
Disconnect the speed sensor (ABS sensor).
Push brake pads back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixure -piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) NR.144- . → see -direction arrow- . Make sure that no brake fluid runs out of the supply tank - remove brake fluid by suction if necessary.

Fig 1: Pushing Brake Pads
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Remove brake calliper on the wheel carrier and hang it in a suitable place in the wheel well (do not open brake hydraulics!).
Remove brake disc after unscrewing the fastening screw. If necessary, remove the brake disc by tapping it gently with a rubber hammer.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Disc
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