Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LU/1LV: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- When the brake pads are replaced, check the brake rotors for wear and damage:

Brake rotor wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES .

NOTE:

Always replace brake pads on both sides of the axle.

Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.

Use new shims.

WARNING:

Health Risk.

Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.

NOTE:

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

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.

-- Clean the brake caliper at the contact surfaces -1 and 2- to the brake pads and guide pins -arrows-.

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CAUTION:

Do not remove the guide pin -arrows-.

-- Clip the brake pad spring into the brake caliper.

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

-- If the brake pads are being replaced, insert the shims -arrows- into the brake caliper pistons before installing the brake pads.

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NOTE:

Use new shims -arrows- when installing new brake pads. Insert the shims into the brake pistons before inserting the brake pads.

If the old brake pads are reinstalled, insert the brake pads with the shims attached into the brake caliper.

-- Remove the foil from the new shims.

-- If reusing, install the marked brake pads in the same location.

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

-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES, 1LU/1LV .

-- Install the brake pad wear sensor. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES, 1LU/1LV .

-- Install the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

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.