Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Front Brakes, TTRS And Ceramic Brakes: Installing
Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
There is a health risk.
- Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.
The bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper for the brake carrier -1- and the tension strut -2- may not be loosened.
There is a risk of malfunction.
- The bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper for the brake carrier -1- and the tension strut -2- may not be loosened.
Replace the brake carrier bolts.
Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Clean the brake caliper.
-- Slide the brake caliper with the brake pads installed carefully over the brake rotor.
Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.
-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-.
-- Connect the connector -1-.
Make sure that the connector and brake hose are routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
- Do not damage the brake hose and brake line.
- Do not bend the brake line past the specified form.
- A damaged brake hose or a damaged or bent brake line must be replaced.
If brake pads are ceramics, wheel must not fall on brake rotor, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To install/remove wheel, install two assembly pins from vehicle tool kit in mounts on wheel bolts. The long assembly pin is in the upper position.
-- Install the front wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
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.