Overview - Front Brakes, Ceramic Brakes 1LW: Overview

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Brakes, Ceramic Brakes 1LW

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Brake Caliper Bolts
NOTE:
It is not necessary to loosen these bolts to remove the brake caliper.

Only the bolts -10- are loosened and removed.
Brake Pad Spring
Make sure it is in the correct installation position.
Guide Pin
Push from the outside toward the inside through the brake caliper and the brake pads.

NOTE:
Make sure they are seated correctly in the brake caliper The nut on the guide pin must be seated in the groove on the brake caliper.
Brake Caliper
- When doing work, do not let it hang from the brake hose, but rather suspend it from the body using wire
- Except for "Brake Pads, Removing and Installing" and "Front Brake Caliper, Servicing", no further repairs should made to the brake caliper.
- Install hose so it is not twisted
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW
Brake Pads
NOTE:
The inner pad is equipped with a cable for the wear indicator.
- The backing plate of the brake pads may have a protective film. Peel off the protective foil before installing.
- Before installing the brake pads, clean the pad guide surface and coat it with a film of Polycarbamide grease. Refer to the Parts Information..
- Always Replace On Both Axles.
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW
- Check the brake pad thickness. Refer to appropriate service information.
Bolt
- 5 Nm.
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
Brake Rotor
- Always Replace On Both Axles.
- Remove the brake caliper before removing
- Coat the contact surfaces between the brake rotor and wheel hub with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REPLACING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW
Cover Plate
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW
Cover Plate Bolts
- 9 Nm.
Bolts
NOTE:
Loosen these bolts to remove the brake caliper.
- 190 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
Brake Carrier
- Bolt to wheel bearing housing
- Permanently attached to the brake caliper
  NOTE:
  Brake carrier is not a replacement part
Brake Piston
- Brake Piston
  WARNING:
  The brake pistons have different diameters. When re-installing, ensure the respective brake piston is inserted in the correct bore in the brake caliper. The ceramic inserts on the brake pistons serve as heat insulators and must not be removed from the pistons. If the ceramic inserts are damaged, the brake pistons must be replaced for safety reasons.
Bracket Bolt
- 25 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
Brake Line Connection to Brake Line
- Brake hose must not be twisted.
- 14 Nm.
Brake Line
- Install in the brake caliper housing
- Screwed together with brake hose, held against the hex nut of the brake hose.
- Hose must be installed free of twists
- Make sure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.
Brake Line Bracket
- Bolt to brake caliper housing
- Hook in brake line
Brake Line in Brake Caliper
- 16 Nm
Guide Pin Bolt
- 30 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
Balance Spring
- Two installed in each brake caliper.
- Refer to BALANCE SPRING, DISENGAGING AND ENGAGING

NOTE:

Close The Bleed Screw And Tighten To 15 Nm.