Brake Shield, Removing And Installing, TTRS And Ceramic Brakes: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replace damaged bolts.

Always replace self-locking bolts.

-- Clean the brake shield and the wheel hub.

-- Insert the shield -1- and tighten -arrows-.

Image is an example

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-- Install the corresponding brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TTRS AND CERAMIC BRAKES .

CAUTION:

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 .

WARNING:

After installing the brake caliper check that the spring and brake pads for correct seating. Refer to BRAKE PAD RETAINING PLATE .

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.