Removing and installing the front disc brake pads: Installation: Notes
WARNING:
Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper!
- Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin and new retainer (safety bracket) on the brake caliper!
NOTE:
- Ensure correct brake pad quality! Use brake pads as per Spare Parts Catalogue!
- The pad backing plates (rear side of the brake pads) must not be greased!
- Before installation of the brake pads, check the wear of the brake discs. For minimum thickness of the brake discs, see TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - TURBO , TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - TURBO WITH PCCB and TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - GT2 .
- If necessary, turn back the piston to its original position using the resetting fixture.
- Fit new vibration dampers in the pistons. Remove protective film from the vibration dampers before installation.
- Insert the brake pads.
- Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin and new retainer (safety bracket) -arrow-. These parts are available as a repair set and must be renewed each time the pads are changed.
- Insert the warning contact wire and warning contacts.
- Firmly press the brake pedal several times to position the brake pads on the brake discs.
- Check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.