Install rear brake pads

• Mount brake pads (1).

  Brake pad with retaining springs (2) must be installed on the piston side.

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• Remove the special tool (cable strap) 2 413 317 .
• Mount brake caliper (2).
• Insert guide bolts and tighten.

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• Mount cover plug (1).
• When putting on the brake caliper, it is absolutely necessary to make sure that the T-head (1) of the outer brake pad is seated correctly on the contact surface (2).

Above all, ensure the installation position of the outer brake pad to the contact surface (2) in brake pads that have worn out partially!

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• Attach cable to the bracket (2).
• Position and lock the plug connection (1).

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• Mount retaining spring (1).

Ensure the retaining spring is fits securely.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to START-UP OR BEDDING IN BREAK-IN OF NEW BRAKE PADS AND BLADES (REAR BRAKE) .