Flushing and air bleeding the front brake

NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2 different fixed calipers are installed.

In both versions of the fixed caliper, first vent at the bleed valve on the outside (1). Then vent inside at the bleed valve (2).

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Work through the instructions in the service function in sequence .
Start flushing at the right front.
Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on front right brake caliper.
Open bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental
Bleed valve	tightening torque	15 Nm

Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on the front right brake caliper.
Open the bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental
Bleed valve	tightening torque	15 Nm

Follow-up work