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Brake Shield, Removing And Installing: Removing

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When removing, mark the brake pads that will 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 .

-- Remove the wheel bearing unit. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Plate & Threaded Connections
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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 brake system