Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Pr Number 1LC, 1LG And 1LJ: Installing

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-- Check the wear specification of the brake rotors. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES .

Install in reverse order of removal. Note 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.
Check the protective caps of the brake caliper pistons for damage and install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Check the bearing bushings of the guide pins for damage and check that the guide pins move easily. Install the complete repair kit, if necessary. Refer to BEARING BUSHING AND GUIDE PIN, REPLACING .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.

- Check the brake fluid level before pushing the brake caliper piston back into the brake cylinders.

-- If the brake fluid is up to the "MAX" marking on used brake pads, it must be extracted.

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Use the : VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Use the : T10145 -item A- to press the brake caliper piston completely back into the brake caliper.

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-- Clean the brake carrier -1- on the contact surface -2- for the brake carrier and coat thinly with Grease.

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

-- If re-using, install the marked brake pads in the same location.

-- Insert the brake pads.

Meaning of the letters on the brake pads:

H, Q oder BS - Left and Right Outer Brake Pad

X, O oder BT - Left Inner Brake Pad

Y, P oder BU - Right Inner Brake Pad

-- Place the brake pads -3- with the brake pad springs -2- into the brake carrier opening -3-.

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After installing the brake pads pay attention that all brake pad springs are seated correctly.

-- Push the brake caliper over the installed brake pads.

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-- Tighten the brake caliper bolts -arrows- to the required tightening specification by counterholding at the guide pins -1 and 2-.

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

-- Connect the connector -arrow- for the brake pad wear indicator contact on the right brake caliper.

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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.

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

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES, PR NUMBERS 1LC, 1LG AND 1LJ
Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .