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To fit

  1. 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Piston, (89 96 969) Resetting Tool And (89 96 977) Adapter
    G05061382Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Lubricate the pad sliding and contact surfaces with Special paste.
    Fig 2: Locating Pad Sliding And Contact Surfaces
    G05061370Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fit the brake pads to the holder and cut off the cable tie.
    NOTE: Check that the inner pad locates in the piston's groove.
  4. Fit the brake caliper with the guide pins (C) and the protective covers (B).

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Spring, Protective Covers And Guide Pins
    G05061378Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Fit the retaining spring (A) to the brake caliper.
  6. Fold up the anti-roll bar (B) and fit the bolts for the bushings (A).

    Tightening torque 30 Nm (23 lbf ft) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Bushings Bolts And Anti-Roll Bar
    G05564134Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fit the wheel.
  8. Lower the car.
  9. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake piston and the handbrake self adjustment.
  10. Check the brake fluid level and top up as necessary.
  11. Check the operation of the foot brake and handbrake.