Brake Carrier, Brake Caliper FN3: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE: Before installing, clean carefully and check for wear and damage.

-- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces on the brake carrier for the brake pads and remove any corrosion.

If using the brake pads again, install the marked pads in the same location.

Before pushing back the piston, extract some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

NOTE:

Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly several times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating position.

Check brake fluid level.