Removing Front Disc Brake Pads

NOTIFICATION 

Removal of brake calliper 

• Paint defects on brake calliper 
  1. → Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.
  2. → Protect brake calliper from paint defects using a suitable cloth.

Information 

• To gain better access for assembly work, it is a good idea to turn the wheels fully either to the left or right! 

1. Carefully set the disc brake pads back slightly and evenly using a suitable tool.
2. Loosen warning contact from the brake calliper.
3. Position > T10145 - piston resetting appliance  on the brake calliper between the disc brake pads and press the disc brake pads back evenly.
4. Carefully slide a commercially available screwdriver between the disc brake pad/brake calliper and lever the disc brake pad out by turning the screwdriver slightly -Arrows-  . Make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons.

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   Removing brake pads (shown when removed)

5. Remove pad retaining springs.