Installing Front Disc Brake Pads

Information 

• Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier  .
• Visually inspect the thread for the brake calliper and blow it out carefully if necessary using compressed air. Use goggles! 
• Replace screws  .
• Observe correct Tightening Torques  → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

→ Only use the type-specific brake pads listed .

→ Replace the brake pads when the brake pad wear indicator light comes on, but no later than when there is a residual pad thickness of 2 mm on each axle.

→ Replace the brake discs on each axle as soon as the brake pad wear limit is reached.

→ Fit new pad retaining springs

→ Fit new fastening screws

Information 

• The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased  .
• Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits,  see → 465002 CHECKING FRONT BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT) .
• Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease  .
• The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! Worn insulation is not important  .
• If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back  .
• Use a new repair kit  .
• Observe correct Tightening Torques  → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

Installation is performed in reverse order.

1. Fit new pad retaining springs.
2. Place disc brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -arrows-  .
   Fig 1: Fitting Brake Pad

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3. Press brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins -arrows-  .
   Fig 2: Pressing Brake Pad Into Brake Calliper

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4. Fit disc brake pad -arrow-  .
   Fig 3: Fitting Disc Brake Pad

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