Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FN3: 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.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Using a screwdriver, pry off the brake pad 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 Indicator

Fig 2: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear indicator.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Caps

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-- Remove the caps -arrows-.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Guide Pins

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

Cleaning:

WARNING:

Do not blow the 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 the brake caliper, especially the adhesive surface for the brake pad, it must be free of residual adhesive and grease.

Only Use Mineral Spirits to Clean the Brake Caliper