Installing Disc Brake Pads
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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 .
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 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.
Installation is performed in reverse order.
- Fit new pad retaining springs. → 465002 CHECKING FRONT BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT)
- Place the brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -arrows- .
- Press the brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins -arrows- .
- Fit the disc brake pad. -direction arrow-