To fit
- Clean the contact surfaces between the steering swivel member and the brake caliper carrier.
- Fit the brake caliper carrier to the steering swivel member. Apply 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive to the bolts.
Tightening torque 130 Nm +45° (96 lbf ft +45°)
- Screw in the brake piston (A) if necessary with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL (B) and 89 96 977 ADAPTER (C).IMPORTANT: Check that the rubber gaiter does not turn when the brake piston is screwed in. Otherwise cracks may appear in the gaiter.
- Lubricate the pad sliding and contact surfaces with Special paste.
- Fit the brake pads.
- Fit the hydraulic body.
Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft)
- Fit the protective covers (D).
- Fit the retaining spring (C) to the brake caliper.
- Fit the handbrake cable (B) to the hydraulic body.
- Fit the brake hose (A) with new seals on the hydraulic body.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 lbf ft)
- Remove the brake pedal clamp and refit FUSE 6, INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTRE 22 .
- Bleed the brake system .
- Adjust the handbrake. See ADJUSTING THE HANDBRAKE CABLE .
- Fold up the anti-roll bar (B) and fit the bolts for the bushings (A).
Tightening torque 30 Nm (23 lbf ft)
- Fit the wheel.
- Lower the car.
- Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake piston and the handbrake self adjustment.
- Check the operation of the foot brake and handbrake.