Removing Front Disc Brake Pads

Removing front brake pads 

Information 

• Do not open the brake system. 
• Do not disconnect the brake hose from the brake calliper when loosening the brake calliper. 
• The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! Worn insulation will result in malfunctions. 
• 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! 

Information 

• For easier access, turn the steering fully to the left or right! 

1. Release and disconnect electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -1-  .

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   Electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator

2. Disconnect electric line for brake pad wear indicator -3-  from the brake calliper.

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   Electric line for brake pad wear indicator

3. Unscrew screws -4-  and loosen brake line holder -5-  from the wheel bearing housing.

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   Loosening brake line holder

   NOTE: Removal of brake calliper 

   • Paint defects on brake calliper 

     → Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.

     → Protect the paintwork on the brake calliper from damage using a suitable cloth.

4. Loosen brake calliper using >T10439 - assembly pins  > Assembly pin for brake calliper  .

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   Assembly pin for brake calliper

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   • Do not use an impact bolter. 
   1. 4.1 Unscrew upper screw on the brake calliper and insert assembly pin -arrow-  .

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      Inserting upper assembly pin

   2. 4.2 Unscrew lower screw on the brake calliper and insert assembly pin -arrow-  .

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      Inserting lower assembly pin

   3. 4.3 Pull the brake calliper as far as required out of its installation position until the brake calliper engages in the cut-outs on the assembly pins >Brake calliper tool fitted  .

      Carefully guide out the brake line and brake hose!

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   Brake calliper tool fitted

5. Fit brake piston on the brake calliper between the disc brake pads using >9472 - brake piston reset tool  and press the disc brake pads back evenly >Pressing back disc brake pads (example)  .

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   Pressing back disc brake pads (example)

   Information 

   Make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons.

6. Carefully push a screwdriver between the disc brake pads/brake callipers and lever the disc brake pads out by turning the screwdriver slightly >Removing brake pads (shown removed)  .

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   Removing brake pads (shown removed)

7. Remove pad retaining springs.