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.

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

Electro-mechanical parking brake not actuated.

-- Remove the rear axle wheels.

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

NOTE:

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

-- 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.

-- Using the screwdriver -A-, pry off the brake pad spring -1- from the brake caliper -arrow-, while doing so secure the spring with the other hand.

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-- Remove the caps -arrows-.

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-- Remove both guide pins from the brake caliper using the :T10503 and :VAS6784 .

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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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NOTE:

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

The piston must first be reset using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Use the :T10145 to press back the piston.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pressed Into Brake Caliper Using Piston Resetting Tool

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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 contact surfaces for brake pads at brake carrier and remove corrosion.

-- Clean the brake caliper.

NOTE:

Only use mineral spirits for cleaning the brake caliper.