Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, All Brakes Excluding 1LC, 1LE And 1LF: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper -1- with the installed brake pads over the brake rotor while paying attention to the brake hose.

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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.

-- Tighten the bolts -2- for the bracket -3-.

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-- Bring the brake pad wear sensor into its installation position on the bracket and turn it in the direction of -arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the hole -3- on the bracket.

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-- Secure the wire at the protective cap.

-- Connect the connector -1-.

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.