Installing Front Brake Calliper

→ Fit new fastening screws

Installation is performed in reverse order.

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  . 

Check that all parts are in perfect condition (visual inspection) and replace them if necessary.

The assembly pins T10439 → Brake calliper tool  can be used to make it easier to install the brake calliper.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Calliper Tool

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1. Fit the brake calliper.
   1. 1.1. Carefully fit the brake calliper and screw in assembly pin only in the top thread by hand (this protects the thread!).
      Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Pin For Brake Calliper (Top) Fitted

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   2. 1.2. Screw in bottom brake calliper screws several turns by hand (this protects the thread!).
   3. 1.3. Remove assembly pin and screw in top brake calliper screw several turns by hand (this protects the thread!).
   4. 1.4. Screw in both brake calliper screws fully and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque 140 Nm (104 ftlb.) 

   Information 

   Do not bend the brake lines.

   • Secure brake line holders at the wheel carrier. 
   • For easier access to the holders, turn in the wheel carrier as required. 
2. Fit brake line at the brake calliper.
3. Fit holders -1, 2-  for the hydraulic lines on the wheel bearing housing -3-  .

   Brake hose bracket to wheel bearing housing: Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) 

   Cable holder to wheel bearing housing: Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) 

   Fig 3: Mounting For Hydraulic Lines

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4. Fit plug connection for speed sensor.
5. Fit brake pad wear indicator.