Installing Front Brake CALLIPER
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WARNING:
Old mounting parts fitted on the brake caliper
- Reduced braking effect
- Risk of damage to the brake calliper
→ Fit new pad retaining springs
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- The use of an impact bolter is not permitted.
- The thread must be checked visually and may have to be blown out carefully using compressed air. Always wear protective goggles when doing this!
- Replace screws.
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Do not bend the brake lines.
- For easier access, turn the steering fully to the left or right!
- Visually check that all parts are in perfect condition and replace them if necessary.
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Use >T10439 - assembly pins > Assembly pin for brake calliper Assembly pin for brake caliper to make it easier to remove/install the brake calliper.
Assembly pin for brake calliper
- Fit front brake calliper -2-
on the wheel bearing housing.
Mounting for front brake calliper
- 2.1 Reset disc brake pads using >9472 - brake piston resetting fixture.
- 2.2 Carefully move brake calliper into installation position.
- 2.3 Tighten the screws -1-
.
> Initial tightening 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
> Final tightening torque angle + 90°
- Fit brake line -2-
on brake calliper and tighten union nut -1-
. >Tightening torque 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)
Brake line mounting on brake calliper
- Secure brake line holder -5-
on wheel bearing housing and tighten screws -4-
. >Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
Loosening brake line holder
- Connect and lock electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -1- .
Electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator