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.
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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.
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- To gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left.
- Disconnect plug-in coupling for brake pad wear indicator -1-
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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.
- Set the disc brake pads back slightly and uniformly using water pump pliers.
- Loosen retaining clip on holder -arrow- for the brake line.
- Disconnect brake line -arrow- at the brake calliper and collect brake fluid in a suitable container.
- Close off brake line using a suitable stopper.
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- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
- Loosen fastening screws -arrows- and remove brake calliper from the wheel carrier.