Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Six-Piston Ceramic Brake: Installing

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

-- Check the wear specification of the brake rotors. Refer to BRAKE ROTORS, CHECKING, CERAMIC BRAKES .

Always replace brake pads on both sides of the axle.
Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.
Components to be used when installing new brake pads. Refer to Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

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.
Do not clean ceramic brake rotors with fluids.
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, SIX-PISTON BRAKE .

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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.

-- Evacuate the brake fluid -2- in the brake fluid reservoir with the screen installed -1-, using the Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860 or Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS 5234 (example illustration).

-- Use the Piston Resetting Tool:T10145 to press the brake caliper piston completely back into the brake caliper.

-- Clean the retaining pin -arrows- on the brake caliper on the contact surface to the brake pads.

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-- With used brake pads check the wire -3- for the brake pad wear sensor is seated correctly and for damage.

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If the brake pad wear sensor is damaged, replace the sensor.

-- Insert brake pads -1 and 2- into the brake caliper.

-- Note the installation position of the brake pad spring:

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Left side: the bracket -arrow- for the brake pad wear sensor, faces upward.
Right side: the bracket -arrow- for the brake pad wear sensor, faces downward.

-- With used brake pads, clean the brake pad pin -1- and thinly coat with Grease.

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-- Bring brake pad spring -2- into its installed location, and press down -arrows-.

-- Insert the brake pad pin and fasten with the bolt -3-.

-- Install the brake pad wear sensor. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON CERAMIC BRAKE .

-- Engage the balance springs -2- in the brake pad -1-.

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-- Engage the balance springs on the brake pad pin -3-, by pushing with the Hook Tool:T40207 downward -arrow-.

-- Install the front wheel, while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .

-- 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.

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

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