Press the Piston Back

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Fig 1: Identifying Thumbwheel On T10165

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WARNING: 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 Brake Caliper Tool T10165 so that the collar on the Resetting & Extracting Tool - Plate T10165/1 is touching.

-- Use the Resetting & Extracting Tool - Plate T10165/1 to help you bolt it on.

-- Turn the thumbwheel on the Brake Caliper Tool T10165 to the right to install the piston. Be careful not to damage the piston collar.

NOTE: For pistons that are difficult to move, an open-end wrench (size 13 mm) can be applied at the appropriate wrench surface -arrow A-.

-- check the protective caps for damage and correct seating. Refer to -item 9- OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .

-- Check the guide pins for ease of movement. Refer to -item 8- OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .

-- Remove protective foil on brake pad backing plates.

-- Install the brake pads -2- in the brake carrier -1-.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Pads On Brake Carrier

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When installing brake caliper, make sure that brake pads are not affixed to brake caliper before the correct installation position has been reached.

-- Tighten the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper & Brake Carrier

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-- Use new self-locking bolts -arrows-.

-- Tighten the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 4: Removing Brake Caliper From Brake Carrier

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-- While tightening counterhold the guide pin with a suitable wrench -3-.

-- After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

-- Install wheel and tighten.

-- Check brake fluid level.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Marks On Reservoir

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-- Brake fluid level must be between the markings -1- and -2-.