Overview - Single-Piston Brake 1ZD

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Brake Caliper
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Do not disconnect the brake hose when replacing a brake pad
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE AND DUAL-PISTON BRAKES
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING, SINGLE AND DUAL-PISTON BRAKES
- Servicing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON BRAKE .
Bleed Screw
- 11 Nm
Protective Cap
Cap
Guide Pin
- Check ease of movement
- 35 Nm
Brake Pad Retaining Plate
Wheel Bearing Housing
Bolt
- 200 Nm
Bracket
- For the brake line/hose
Brake Line
- Do not change the bending shape.
- Replace a damaged or bent brake line
- 14 Nm
Springs
- Replace if damaged
Brake Hose
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle
- Replace if damaged
- Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
Bracket
- For brake hose and wire
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Banjo Bolt
- Permanent with seals
- Clean any corrosion from the sealing surface on the brake caliper
- If damaged, replace the brake hose
- 35 Nm
Brake Shield
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Brake Rotor
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING
- Wear limit specified on the brake rotor
- Always replace on both sides of the axle. Replace the brake pads as well.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Bolt
- 12 Nm
Spring
Brake Carrier
- Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Brake Pad Retaining Plate
Brake Pads
- Allocation. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
- Checking the brake pads, wear limit. Refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Inner right brake pad with brake pad wear sensor
- Refer to the grahpic below
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON BRAKE 1ZD

Brake pads 1ZD installation position

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Clip the inner brake pad with the spring -arrow- into the brake caliper piston
Engage the outer brake pad into the brake carrier