Replace Rear Disc Brake Pads: Notes

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Unclip, release and disconnect electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -3- .
Remove securing clip and take out retaining pin -1- by pulling it inwards -arrow- .
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If the brake pads cannot be removed easily, the brake pistons must be pressed back slightly using a suitable tool (e.g. an assembly wedge) in order to get over the edge of the brake disc. To prevent damage, do not insert hard objects between the brake pad and brake disc!
Remove spring -2- and remove brake pads -4- together with the brake pad wear indicator.

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Overview of brake calliper

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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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Brake fluid reservoir

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Make sure not to damage the rubber boots on the brake pistons,
Press brake pistons back evenly as far as possible using the > T10145 - piston reset tool . > Resetting brake pistons

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Resetting brake pistons
Check brake discs for wear and replace them if necessary.
> 465302 CHECKING REAR BRAKE DISCS - WEAR ASSESSMENT

For vehicles with PCCB:

> 465402 CHECKING REAR PCCB BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT)