Brake Pads, 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.

CAUTION:

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

Before pressing the piston back, brake fluid must be extracted from brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise the brake fluid will overflow and cause damage, especially if the brake fluid was added intermittently.

Electro-mechanical parking brake not actuated.

-- Remove the wheels.

The pistons on the electro-mechanical parking brake must be driven back using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Drive back the piston with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury because the spring is tensioned.

The spring can jump out and cause eye or skin injury.

- Hold the spring with a hand.

-- Pry out the spring -1- for the brake pads from the brake caliper -arrow- using a screwdriver -A-.

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-- At the same time hold the spring with the other hand.

-- Remove the caps -arrows-.

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-- Remove both guide pins from the brake caliper using the Hex Bit - 7mm:T10503 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ratchet Head:VAS 6784 .

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-- Remove the brake caliper -1- and secure with wire -A- so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.

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CAUTION:

Driving back the pistons with using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is not necessary. The thrust nut in the piston is a slider. This is so that the piston can only be pressed and cannot be pulled back. Only the spindle with the thrust nut is moved back.

The piston must be reset using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Use the Piston Resetting Tool:T10145 -1- to press back the piston -2-.

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-- Remove the brake pads -2 and 3-.

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Cleaning:

CAUTION:

Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.

Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing impairments may occur.

- Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.

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

-- Clean the brake caliper.

CAUTION:

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.