Brake Pads - Vehicles With: 325 Mm Front Brake Discs (G2301122): Installation
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WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material and that no grease is applied to the brake pad guides.
Clean the brake caliper housing and brake caliper carrier using brake cleaning fluid.
Material: Brake Cleaner (3U7J-2C410-AA)
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WARNING: Damaged components must be replaced.
Inspect the brake caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage and replace, if necessary.
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CAUTION: As the piston is pushed back into the brake caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will rise. Do not allow the reservoir to overflow.
- Release the 7 retainers.
- Remove the startup battery cover and brake fluid reservoir cover.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap, and check the brake fluid level.
- Using a syringe, remove the excessive brake fluid to avoid the brake fluid reservoir to overflow.
With a suitable brake caliper piston retraction tool, push the brake caliper piston back into the brake caliper housing.
Special Tool(s): 206-080
- Install the brake pads.
Renew Part: Brake pad kit Quantity: 1 .
- Secure the 3 clips on the brake pad.
- Install the brake pads.
- CAUTION:
- Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.
- If new brake pads are to be installed make sure that new brake pad wear sensor is installed.
- Install the brake caliper.
- Install and tighten the brake caliper guide pins.
Torque : 58 Nm
- Connect the brake pad wear sensor to the brake pad.
Renew Part: Brake pad wear sensor cable Quantity: 1 .
- Secure the brake pad wear sensor grommet.
- Repeat the procedure for the other side.
- Install both the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid, if required.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
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CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
- Check and clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir filler cap, if required.
- Install the startup battery and brake fluid reservoir cover.
- Secure the 7 retainers.