Installing Rear Brake Calliper
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WARNING:
Old mounting parts fitted on the brake calliper
- Reduced braking effect
- Risk of damage to the brake calliper
→ Fit new fastening screws
Installation is performed in reverse order.
- Check that all parts are in perfect condition (visual inspection) and replace them if necessary.
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 .
- Fit brake calliper. Tightening torque 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Information
- Make sure that the brake line is not twisted. A twisted brake line can damage the bellows at the drive shaft while driving.
- Fit brake line at the brake calliper. Tightening torque 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)
- Fit holder for the brake pad wear indicator cable and brake line on the brake calliper.
Brake hose bracket to brake calliper Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
Cable holder to wheel bearing housing: Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
- Clip in connector for brake pad wear indicator.