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Brake Caliper - VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (70.55.03): Installation

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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.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Pads
    G06387541Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  1. Install the brake pads.
  2. 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (206-080, 206-080 And 303-588)
    G06387543Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Using the special tools, fully retract the brake caliper piston.
  4. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  5. Install the brake caliper retaining bolts.
    1. Install the brake caliper.
    2. Tighten to 28 Nm.
      Fig 3: Installing Brake Caliper
      G06387544Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 4: Locating Brake Caliper Retaining Bolt Dust Covers
    G06387417Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Install the brake caliper retaining bolt dust covers.
  8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  9. Attach the brake hose.
    • Install new sealing washers.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm.
      Fig 5: Locating Sealing Washers
      G06387538Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 6: Locating Anti-Rattle Spring
    G06387416Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. Install the anti-rattle spring.
  12. Vehicles with high performance brakes 

    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  13. Install the logo badge.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm.
      Fig 7: Locating Logo Badge
      G06387536Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  14. All vehicles 

  15. Attach the parking brake cable.
    Fig 8: Locating Parking Brake Cable
    G06387535Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  16. Remove the brake pedal hold-down tool.
  17. Bleed the brake system.

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  18. Install both rear wheels and tires.

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