Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes, 1LN/1LW: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Use a new repair kit. Refer to the parts information.

-- Use new brake pad springs -1 and 2-.

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Use new guide pins -arrows- for the brake pads and tighten them to 24 Nm.

Before installing clean the new guide pin and threads in the brake caliper.

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WARNING:

Health Risk.

Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.

NOTE:

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

Do not clean ceramic brake rotors with fluids.

Check the brake caliper piston protective caps for damage and install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 1LU/1LV/1LM/1LX/1LN/1LW .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from escaping brake fluid.

If the brake pads are worn out and brake fluid is filled unnecessary, the brake fluid may overflow, causing the pistons in the brake cylinders to be pressed back.
Check the brake fluid level before pressing back the pistons. If there is brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark, some brake fluid will need to be extracted.
Use the :VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Use the :T10145 to press the brake caliper piston completely back into the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper.

-- Before installing clean the new guide pin and threads in the brake caliper.

Install new guide pins -arrows- for the brake pads and tighten them to 24 Nm.

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-- Clip the new brake pad springs into the brake caliper.

The brake pad springs must be completely locked into the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper on the contact surfaces -1 and 2- to the brake pads.

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-- Insert the brake pads -1- in succession into the brake caliper by pressing each brake pad against the brake pad springs in direction of -arrows A- and pushing them all the way onto the guide pins in direction of -arrow B-.

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-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES, 1LN/1LW .

-- Install the brake pad wear sensor. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES, 1LN/1LW .

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.