Releasing the front left and right brake calipers
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When pressing the brake piston back, note the brake fluid level in the expansion tank.
Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.
When pressing the brake piston back, note the brake fluid level in the expansion tank.
Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.
- Press the brake piston on the brake pads (1) with the special tool 2 352 960 .
- Push the brake pistons alternately up and down to the stop.
- Release nuts (1) .
- Feed out the brake caliper (2) on the left
and set it aside.
- Attach the brake caliper (1) on the left
to the spring strut (2)
with the special tool 2 413 317
.
Do not hang the brake caliper from the brake hose.
- Release nuts (1) .
- Feed out the brake caliper (2) on the right
and set it aside.
- Attach the brake caliper (1) on the right to the spring strut (2) with the special tool 2 413 317 .
Do not hang the brake caliper from the brake hose.