Removing Rear Brake Calliper

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Calliper

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Push brake pads back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) Nr.144 .

Fig 2: Pushing Brake Pads
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Release and unclip the connector on the wear indicator -arrow- .

Fig 3: Locating Wear Indicator Connector
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Remove cable holder for the brake line and wear indicator.
Information
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing.
Detach the brake line at the brake calliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with a suitable stopper. Remove the brake calliper from the wheel carrier using a socket-wrench insert, multiple tooth with pin guide Nr.33 (-arrows- ).

Fig 4: Locating Brake Line
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