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To fit

  1. 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°) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper Carrier Bolts
    G05061375Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Screw in the brake piston if necessary with 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  and 89 96 977 ADAPTER .
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 2-3
    G05061376Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit the brake pads.
  4. Fit the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fit the protective covers.

    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 4-5
    G05061377Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper.
  6. Fit the brake hose with new seals on the hydraulic body.

    Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) 

  7. Remove the brake pedal clamp and refit FUSE 6, INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTRE 22 .
  8. Bleed the brake system .
  9. Adjust the handbrake. See ADJUSTING THE HANDBRAKE CABLE .
  10. Fit the wheel.
  11. Lower the car.
  12. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake piston and the handbrake self adjustment.
  13. Check the operation of the foot brake and handbrake.
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