Brake Pads, Brake Caliper FN3: Removing

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When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Using screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper -arrow- and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Retaining Spring, Brake Caliper Housing And Screwdriver

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Vehicles with Brake Pad Wear Display

Fig 2: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the brake pad wear display.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Caps

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-- Remove caps -arrows-.

-- Loosen both guide pins -arrows- and remove from brake caliper.

Fig 4: Identifying Installation Of Brake Caliper Guide Pins

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-- Remove brake caliper and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

-- Remove brake pad from brake caliper or from brake carrier.

Cleaning:

WARNING: Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

-- Thoroughly clean the contact surface for the brake pads on the brake carrier and remove any corrosion.

-- Clean brake caliper, especially the adhesive surface for the brake pad, it must be free of residual adhesive and grease.

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake caliper.