Removing Front Disc Brake Pads

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Do not open the brake system.
Do not loosen the brake line 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir
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Before disassembling the brake calliper on the wheel carrier, carry out the following work:
1. 1.1. Release plug connection on speed sensor and pull it off. Remove electric line from the holder on the wheel carrier.
2. 1.2. Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear indicator (on the holder of the wheel carrier) (release and unclip).
3. 1.3. Disassemble holder on wheel carrier (M6 screw).
4. 1.4. Detach line for brake pad wear indicator from brake calliper and brake pad.
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  - To gain better access for assembly work, it is a good idea to turn the wheels fully either to the right or left!
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  - Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
Remove fastening screws on brake calliper -arrows- .
Place brake calliper onto a suitable base (e.g. universal lift). Use a suitable cloth as an intermediate layer to protect paintwork from getting damaged.

When positioning the brake calliper on the base, carefully guide the brake line and brake hose!

Fig 2: Locating Brake Calliper Fastening Screws
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Position brake piston with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) Nr.144 . Then press the brake pads evenly → Pressing back brake pads .

Fig 3: Pressing Back Brake Pads
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If the disc brake pads are still to be used, mark their installation position.
Remove brake pads.
1. 4.1. Carefully push a commercially available screwdriver between the disc brake pad/brake calliper and lever the disc brake pad out by turning the screwdriver slightly. When doing this, make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons.
2. 4.2. Repeat the process on the second brake pad.
Remove pad retaining springs.