Loosening Front Brake Calliper

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To gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left.

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Never use power tools (impact bolter) for loosening and securing the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing.

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 front brake line -1-  .
   1. 2.1  Unclip electric line for ABS -2-  from holder -3-  .
   2. 2.2  Unscrew screw -4-  .
   3. 2.3  Unclip spring clamp -5-  and disengage front brake line -1-  from holder -6-  .

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   Front brake line

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   If there is a burr on the outside of the brake discs, press the brake pads back using a suitable tool.

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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.

3. Loosen brake calliper -1-  .
   1. 3.1  Unscrew and remove screws -2-  .

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   Front brake calliper

4. Suspend brake calliper -1-  .

   Get another person to help by holding the brake calliper! 

   1. 4.1  Remove brake calliper -1-  and use a tie-wrap -2-  to secure it to the transverse strut -3-  .

      Make sure not to damage the brake lines on the brake calliper.

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      Position of fixing element for brake calliper in wheel housing

   2. 4.2  Place cloths or cardboard between the contact surfaces and brake calliper to prevent damage to the paintwork.