Installing Front Disc Brake Pads
WARNING:
Old mounting parts fitted on the brake calliper
- Reduced braking effect
- Risk of damage to the brake calliper
→ Fit new pad retaining springs
→ Fit new fastening screws
WARNING:
Installation of brake pads with the wrong brake pad quality
- Longer braking distance
- More wear on brake pads
→ Only use the type-specific brake pads .
→ 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.
Information
- The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased .
- Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits, see → 4X00IN TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT .
- 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 .
- Observe correct tightening torques. → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE MECHANICS/BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
- Fit new pad retaining spring.
- Fit brake pads in reverse order to removal.
- Fit the brake calliper in reverse order to removal.
Use new fastening screws -arrows- .
Brake hose bracket to wheel carrier:
- Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.
- Check the brake fluid level and correct it if necessary.
The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX markings → Min/Max markings for brake fluid .