Removing Rear Disc Brake Pads

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Brake fluid reservoir

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 line must not be exposed! Worn insulation is not important!
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.

Remove cables -2- and contacts -3- for brake pad wear indicator.

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Brake wear cable with contacts
1. 1.1 Unclip and disconnect cable plug for -2- brake pad wear indicator from holder.
2. 1.2 Pull the cable out of the guide on the brake calliper -Arrow- .
3. 1.3 Carefully pull off contacts -3- for brake pad wear indicator at the brake pads.
Remove brake calliper -1- (do not open the brake hydraulic system).

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Brake caliper rear
1. 2.1 If the edge of the brake disc is protruding at the outer diameter, first reset the brake pads slightly and evenly.
2. 2.2 Unscrew screws -2- .
  Only replace screws if damaged.
3. 2.3 Place brake calliper -1- on a suitable base (e.g. universal lift). Use a soft cloth as an intermediate layer to prevent paint damage.
  When positioning the brake calliper on the base, carefully guide the brake line and brake hose!
> WM, 473919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER . Then press the disc brake pads back evenly > Pressing back brake pads .

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Pressing back brake pads

Remove brake pads.

4.1 Carefully push a plastic wedge disc brake pad/caliper and lever out the disc brake pad with a slight twisting motion -Arrow- .

When doing this, make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons.

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Removing brake pads

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Brake caliper rear