Removing and installing the front disc brake pads - GT2 / Turbo with PCCB: Installation: Notes

WARNING: Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper! Fit new expanding spring and new retaining pin with a new screw 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!
For a wheel installation, 2 assembly aids (assembly pins) must be screwed into the wheel hub!

Fig 1: Installing 2 Assembly Aids (Assembly Pins) Into The Wheel Hub
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Before installation of the brake pads, check the wear of the brake discs. See CHECKING FRONT PCCB BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT) .
If necessary, press back the piston to its original position using the resetting fixture.
Fit new damper plates in the pistons. As the vibration dampers are provided with a protective film, the protective film must be removed before installation.
When fitting the vibration dampers on the small pistons, the cut-out on the vibration damper -arrow- is to be positioned at the brake pads guide pins as otherwise the vibration damper will be deformed!

Fig 2: Fitting Vibration Dampers On Small Pistons
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Insert the brake pads.
Fit new expanding spring and new retaining pin with a new screw on the brake caliper! These parts are available as a repair set and must be renewed each time the pads are changed. When tightening the screw, counter at the retaining pin! Tightening torque of the screw = 25 +/- 3 Nm (2 ftlb.)

Fig 3: Fitting New Expanding Spring And New Retaining Pin With A New Screw On Brake Caliper
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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.