Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LH: Removing
-- Remove the affected front wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- for the brake pad wear indicator sensor contact from the right brake caliper.
For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pad -3- back slightly with suitable pliers -1- as shown.
The image is only an example.
To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.
-- Loosen the brake hose -1- from the bracket -2- to do so remove the clamp on the brake hose.
-- Remove the bolts -1- for the brake caliper.
-- Remove the brake caliper.
-- Hang the brake caliper on the body using a suitable wire.
Risk of damaging the brake hose, brake line and brake piston.
- 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.
- The brake line must not be bent.
- A damaged brake line must be replaced.
- Do not press the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.
- Do not operate the parking brake when the rear brake caliper is removed.
- A damaged brake piston must be replaced.