Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LJ/1LL/1LM/1LX/1LY/1LZ/1ZA/1ZC/1ZK/1ZX: Removing
-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LJ/1LL/1LM/1LX/1LY/1LZ/1ZA/1ZC/1ZK/1ZX .
-- Free up the wire for the brake pad wear sensor -1- by opening the protective cap -3- and disengaging the wire from the brake caliper -arrows-.
-- If the brake pads are being replaced, place the Piston Resetting Tool :T10145 with a wooden block -1- placed between it and the old brake pads and push the brake caliper pistons all the way back into the brake caliper.
TIP:
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.
-- Remove the brake pads -3 and 4- one after the other toward the center of the brake caliper.
-- Unclip the brake pad retaining plate -1-.
-- If the brake pads are replaced, unclip the top and bottom brake pad springs -2-.
- If reusing the brake pads check the brake pad spring and the brake pad retaining plate for damage, if necessary replace.
- Do not change the shape of the brake pad spring and brake pad retaining plate.