Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

-- Check the brake rotors for wear and damage. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING .

• 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).

• 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 DUST CAP, 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 .

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-- 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).

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-- Use the Piston Resetting Tool:T10145  -item 1- to completely press back the brake caliper piston -2-.

-- Clean the brake carrier on the contact surface -1 and 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 into the brake carrier, while paying attention to the installation position. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

-- Position the retaining plate -2- as shown on the top and bottom on the brake pads -1 and 3-.

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-- Pay attention that the retaining plate is seated correctly -arrows-.

-- Position the brake pads together with the retaining plate inside and outside.

-- Pay attention that the spring -5- is seated on the inner brake pad.

-- Insert the brake caliper.

-- Install both guide pin using the Hex Bit - 7mm:T10503  and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ratchet Head:VAS 6784  and tighten to the required tightening specification.

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-- Install the caps -arrows-.

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-- If installed, connect the brake pad wear sensor connector -2- and secure the wire using the dust cap -1-.

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-- Position the brake caliper -1-.

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• The spring -4- must sit on the brake carrier -3- as shown.

-- Pay attention that the spring -4- is seated as shown in the guide -arrow- on the brake caliper -1-.

-- Complete the program "Brake Pads, Removing" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

-- 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.