Installing Front Brake Caliper
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- Installation is performed in reverse order. Pay particular attention to the following:
- 1.1 Reset brake pads using > 9472 - brake piston resetting fixture.
- 1.2 Replace screws securing brake calliper to wheel bearing housing.
- 1.3 Tighten screws securing brake caliper to wheel bearing housing.
Brake 18-inch - red:
> Initial - tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
> Final tightening + 90°
19-inch PCCB/PSCB:
- Initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
- Final tightening + 90°
- 1.4 Tighten brake pipe/brake hose on brake calliper.
Grey cast iron/PSCB:
> Tightening - torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
PCCB:
> Tightening - torque 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)
- 1.5 Tighten screw securing brake line bracket to wheel bearing housing.
> Tightening - torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
- 1.6 Position disc brake pads by pressing the brake pedal several times.