Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, 1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA And 1ZC: Removing
The bolts -arrows- must not be loosened.
Risk of malfunction.
- Do not loosen the bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper.
-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
-- Release the connector -2- for the brake pad wear indicator sensor from its bracket -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time -arrow B-.
-- Free up the brake hose -3- on the bracket.
For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-.
To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.
-- Remove the bolts -2- and carefully remove the brake caliper -1- with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads from the brake rotor.
There is a risk of damaging the brake hose.
- Do not let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.
- Replace the brake hose if damaged.
- Do not bend the brake line.
- A damaged brake line must be replaced.
- The brakes must not be applied when the brake caliper is removed.
- Otherwise, the brake pistons will be damaged.
-- Hang the brake caliper using a suitable wire.