Brake Caliper - VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (70.55.03): Installation
All vehicles
- Install the brake pads.
- Using the special tools, fully retract the brake caliper piston.
- Install the brake caliper retaining bolts.
- Install the brake caliper.
- Tighten to 28 Nm.
- Install the brake caliper retaining bolt dust covers.
- Attach the brake hose.
- Install new sealing washers.
- Tighten to 35 Nm.
- Install the anti-rattle spring.
- Install the logo badge.
- Tighten to 5 Nm.
- Attach the parking brake cable.
- Remove the brake pedal hold-down tool.
- Bleed the brake system.
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- Install both rear wheels and tires.
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WARNING:
Do not use compressed air to disperse brake dust into the atmosphere.
CAUTION:
Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
CAUTION:
Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
NOTE:
Make sure that the brake pad with the anti-rattle spring is installed to the inboard side of the brake disc.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
CAUTION:
As the piston is pushed back into the caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will rise. Do not allow the reservoir to overflow.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Only the extraction bolt from special tool 303-588 is used.
NOTE:
Only the forcing plate from special tool 206-080 is used.
NOTE:
Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Vehicles with high performance brakes
NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
All vehicles