Installing Front Brake Calliper
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The brake calliper is installed in reverse order.
WARNING:
Old mounting parts fitted on the brake calliper
- Reduced braking effect
- Risk of damage to the brake calliper
→ Fit new pad retaining springs
Information
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
- Carry out a visual inspection on the thread for the brake calliper and blow it out carefully if necessary using compressed air. Use goggles!
- Replace screws for securing the brake calliper.
Check that all parts are in perfect condition (visual inspection) and replace them if necessary.
To facilitate installation of the brake calliper, assembly pins T10439 → Assembly pin for brake calliper .
- Fit brake calliper.
- 1.1. Carefully fit the brake calliper and screw in assembly pin only in the top thread by hand (this protects the thread!). → Assembly pin for brake calliper (top) fitted
- 1.2. Screw in bottom brake calliper screws several turns by hand (this protects the thread!).
- 1.3. Remove assembly pin and screw in top brake calliper screw several turns by hand (this protects the thread!).
- 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.
- Fit brake line -arrow- on the brake calliper. Tightening torque 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)
- Fit retaining clip for holder -arrow- on the brake line.
- Plug in connector for brake pad wear indicator -1- .