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Cover Plate, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FN 3: 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 carrier. Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKE CALIPER FN 3 .

-- Remove the threaded connection -arrows- from the cover plate -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Threaded Connection & Cover Plate
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-- Remove the cover plate -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