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Cover Plate, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FS III: 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 rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKE CALIPER FS III .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Plate
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-- Remove cover plate -1-.

Cleaning: 

WARNING:

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

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

Only use Mineral Spirits for Cleaning the Brakes