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Brake Carrier, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again

Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.

Do not open the brake hydraulic system when removing!

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKE CALIPER FN3 .

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

-- Remove the threaded connection -arrows- from the brake carrier -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Threaded Connection & Cover Plate
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-- Remove the brake carrier -1-.

Cleaning: 

WARNING:

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

Only use Mineral Spirits for Cleaning the Brakes