Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Q8: Installing

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Installation in reverse order of removal and note the following:

TIP:

Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.

CAUTION:

Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.

Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing impairments may occur.

- Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper.

-- Slide the brake caliper -1- with the brake pads installed carefully over the brake rotor.

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-- Tighten the bolts -2-.

Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.

-- Secure the brake hose -3- to the bracket.

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-- Bring the connector -5- into its installed position and turn in the direction of -arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the opening -1- on the bracket.

-- Connect the connector -4-.

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

-- 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.