Front Brakes, 1LT

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NOTE:

Install complete repair set.

After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

When siphoning brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!

Overview

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Caliper Components, 1LT

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Brake Shield
Bolt
- 18 Nm
Tension Spring
- Must fit inside the brake piston.
Harness Connector
- Remove from the bracket when replacing the brake pad.
Bolt
- 190 Nm
Brake Carrier
- Attach to wheel bearing housing.
Brake Pads
- Wear limit, refer to BRAKES PR CODES .
- Removing and Installing, refer to BRAKE PADS .
  NOTE:
  The inner surface (with tension spring) is indicated by an arrow. The arrow must point in the direction of forward rotation of the brake rotor when installed. If improperly installed, noises could result.
- Before installing the brake pads, clean the pad guide surface and coat it with a film of Polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2.
  NOTE:
  Remove any adhesive film on the back of the brake pad before installing.
- Left front brake pad wear indicator.
- With adequate wear, the warning light in the instrument cluster lights up.
- Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle.
- Removing and Installing, refer to BRAKE PADS .
- Checking brake pad thickness.
- There are different versions .
  NOTE:
  Before installing new brake pads, thoroughly clean the brake calipers of contaminants (grease-free). When doing so, pay particular attention to removing any remaining adhesive foil on outer brake pad contact surfaces.
Spring
- Before installing the brake pads, clean the pad guide surface and coat it with a film of Polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2.
- Insert in both holes of brake caliper housing.
  NOTE:
  Retaining spring must be pressed under brake carrier after it is inserted in both holes. If improperly installed, the wear of the outer brake pad cannot be adjusted, thereby increasing brake pedal travel.
Brake Rotor
- Wear limit, refer to BRAKES PR CODES .
- Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle.
- Remove brake caliper before removing.
- Removing and Installing, refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Brake Caliper Housing
- To replace brake pads, unfasten from brake carrier.
- Brake caliper, servicing, refer to BRAKE CALIPER, SERVICING, 1LT .
Guide Pins
- 30 Nm
Cap
- Remove the guide pins to remove.
- Insert the guide pins after installation.
Brake Hose
- Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
- Install in the brake caliper housing.
- Brake caliper side 16 Nm.