Overview - Front Brakes, Brakes 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZK, 1LI, 1ZD

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NOTE:

Coat the brake pad plates with grease;

Coat the guide pin with lithium grease;

Do not coat the rubber components and seals with grease or paste.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of FRONT BRAKES (1LJ, 1LL, 1ZA AND 1ZC)

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Brake Shield
Wheel Bearing Housing
Bracket
- for brake hose
Bolt
- 10 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Bracket
- for brake hose
Rivet
Bracket
- For the brake line/hose
- On the body
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Brake Line
- Brake line to brake hose tightening specification: 14 Nm
  CAUTION:
  Do not damage or bend the brake line past its given shape; a damaged or bent brake line must be replaced.
Brake Hose
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
- Replace if damaged
- Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
- Brake hose to brake caliper tightening specification. Refer to BRAKE HOSE TO BRAKE CALIPER .
  CAUTION:
  Do not damage the brake hose; a damaged brake hose must be replaced.
Bolt
- 196 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Brake Pads
- Checking pad thickness. Refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS
- Always replace on both axles.
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Refer to BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION POSITION
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKES 1LL, 1ZA, 1ZC, 1ZK, 1LI, 1ZD
Brake Pad Retaining Plate
- Replace when replacing the pads
- Check for proper seating
Brake Pad Spring
- Replace when replacing the pads
- Check for proper seating
Wire for Brake Pad Wear Indicator Sensor
- with
  - Left Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G34-.
  - Right Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G35-
- For inner brake pad
- Replace when replacing the brake pads.
Protective Cap
Bleed Screw
- Before installing, thinly coat with Assembly Paste:G 052 150 A2 .
- 18 Nm.
Brake Caliper
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Do not loosen the caliper/brake carrier bolted connections.
- BRAKE CALIPER / BRAKE CARRIER THREADED CONNECTION
- Depending on the model with balance weight. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER BALANCE WEIGHT .
  Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
  
  Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING
Brake Pad Retaining Plate
- Replace when replacing the pads
- Check for proper seating
Bolt
- 10 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Brake Rotor
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Always replace on both axles.
- Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. Use rust remover, if necessary, otherwise the brake rotor could be damaged.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 10 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.