Remove/install front axle brake caliper - AR42.10-P-0070GX

MODEL 463.270/ 271 

Shown on left floating brake caliper 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components

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Shown on left brake caliper 

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Spring

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	Remove/Install
	Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
1	Remove wheels
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050G
2	Remove retaining spring (5).
3	Disconnect electrical connector at left front brake pad contact sensor (S10/1) or right front brake pad contact sensor (S10/2).
4	Remove bolt (3) and detach left front brake pad contact sensor (S10/1) or right front brake pad contact sensor (S10/2) at brake caliper (2).	Only when installing new brake caliper (2).
			*BA42.10-P-1004-03G
5	Remove brake hose (1) at floating brake caliper (2).	Only when installing new floating brake caliper (2). Collect escaping brake fluid in a suitable container.
			*BA42.10-P-1006-04B
	Brake fluid notes	All models	AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system	All models	AH42.00-P-0003-01A
6	Detach protective caps (4) at guide bolts and remove guide bolts.		*BA42.10-P-1002-03G
7	Remove floating brake caliper (2).
8	Check brake hose (1) for damage and replace if necessary.		AR42.10-P-0024A
9	Clean floating brake caliper (2) and brake caliper support using a brake caliper brush.		Fig 3
10	Check floating brake caliper (2) for damage and replace if necessary.
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Bleed brake system	Only when removing brake hose (1).	AR42.10-P-0010GX

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper Brush (000 589 26 68 00)

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