Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove front brake discs See 3411220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (BREMBO) or 3411220 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Release screws (1) and remove brake guard plate (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Guard Plate With Mounting Screws

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