Removing Front Brake Disc

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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.

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

Release and disconnect electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -1- (-arrow A- ).

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Disconnecting electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator
Unscrew screws -4- and loosen brake line holder -5- from the axle support.

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Loosening brake line holder

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Use > T10439 - assembly pins > Assembly pin for brake calliper Assembly pin for brake calliper to make it easier to remove/install the brake calliper.

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Assembly pin for brake calliper

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- Do not use an impact bolter.
Unscrew screws -1- and remove front brake calliper -2- from the wheel bearing housing.

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Mounting for front brake calliper

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- 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 line 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!
Hang the brake calliper at a suitable position in the wheel housing.
Unscrew screws -arrows- and remove front brake disc.

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Removing front brake disc