Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brakes 1LC, 1LE And 1LF: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

• Always replace brake pads on the same axle at the same time.
• Coat the brake pad backing plate and guide bolts with Lithium Grease:G 052 150 A2 
• Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.
• Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
• Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
• Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.

-- If the brake pads are being replaced, check the brake rotors for wear and damage.

• Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
• Check the protective caps on the brake caliper pistons for damage and install the entire repair kit, if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234

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-- If the brake fluid is up to the "MAX" marking on used brake pads, it must 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 -1- at the contact surfaces -arrows- for the anti-friction plates.

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-- Install the anti-friction plates. Refer to ANTI-FRICTION PLATE INSTALLATION POSITION .

-- If equipped, remove the protective film from the backing plate of the brake pad.

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

-- Bring the brake pads into their installation position. Refer to BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION POSITION, STEEL BRAKES 1LC/1LE/1LF .

-- Install the spring bracket. Refer to SPRING BRACKET, INSTALLING .

-- Install the brake caliper with the brake pads installed.

Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.