Removing Rear 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Calliper

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Release and unclip the connector for the brake pad wear indicator -A- and remove it from the holder -B- .

Fig 2: Removing Connector For Brake Pad Wear Indicator From Holder
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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.
Evenly set back brake pads a little using water pump pliers.
Loosen fastening screw -1- in the holder for the brake pad wear indicator cable and for the brake line from the brake calliper.

Fig 3: Loosening Fastening Screw For Brake Line Holder
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Disconnect the brake line at the brake calliper and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. → Brake line on brake calliper

Fig 4: Closing Brake Line On Brake Calliper
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Close off brake line using a suitable stopper.
Information
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing.
Loosen fastening screws -arrows- and remove brake calliper from the wheel carrier.

Fig 5: Locating Brake Calliper Fastening Screws
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