34 00 x01 Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and brake anchor plate

IMPORTANT:

So as not to damage the surface coating, do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the caliper mounting bracket, if possible.

Instead, clean with brake cleaner, part number 83 19 2 154 780, and apply a thin coating of break pad paste, part number 83 19 2 158 851 (3g) or 83 19 2 158 852 (100g).

(1) Brake pad paste 100 gr, part no. 83 19 2 158 852
(2) Brake pad paste 3 gr, part no. 83 19 2 158 851
(3) Brush for spreading brake pad paste over the marked areas.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Paste And Brush

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Collette (TRW) 1-piston brake caliper:

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 2: Brake Piston Contact Surface

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Clean contact surface (1) of brake caliper with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 3: Brake Caliper Contact Surface

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IMPORTANT:

So as not to damage the surface coating, do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the caliper mounting bracket, if possible.

Instead, clean guide surfaces with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 4: Guide Surface For Brake Pads On Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Apply a thin coating of brake pad paste to both sides of T-head of brake pad in area (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Pad Paste Application Area On Both Sides Of T-Head

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P 4.40 (Brembo) 4-piston fixed caliper brake:

Clean contact surface (1) of brake piston with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

IMPORTANT:

So as not to damage the surface coating, do not mechanically clean the guide surfaces for the brake pads on the caliper mounting bracket, if possible.

Instead, clean guide surfaces with brake cleaner and apply a thin coating of brake pad paste.

Fig 6: Identifying Guide Surfaces For Brake Pads On Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket

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Lightly coat both sides of the contact surface in area (1 and 2) with brake pad paste.

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Pad Paste Application Area On Both Sides Of Contact Surface

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Lightly coat the brake pad contact surface on both sides in area (1) with brake pad paste.

Fig 8: Identifying Paste Application Area On Both Sides Of Brake Pad Contact Surface

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