Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FN3: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Extract the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir before the piston resetting tool pushes the piston into the cylinder

Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

-- Insert the : T10145 -1- in the brake caliper -2- and push the brake piston back.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Resetting Tool T10145 & Brake Caliper

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: T10145

Note installation position:

Fig 2: Identifying Right And Left Side Piston Brake Pad

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1 - Right brake pad

2 - Left brake pad

In installed position, the arrow on the backing plate of the brake pad must point downward

-- Remove protective foil from the backing plate of outer brake pad.

-- Install the outer brake pad on the brake carrier.

-- Insert the inner brake pad with spring in the brake caliper (piston).

When installing the brake caliper, make sure that the brake pad is not glued on to the brake caliper before the correct installation position is reached.

Do not damage the adhesive surface.

-- Bolt the brake caliper to the brake carrier using both guide pins.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper Guide Pins

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-- Install both caps.

-- Insert the spring in the brake caliper.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE:

After every brake pad replacement procedure, firmly depress the brake pedal several times when the vehicle is stationary to properly set the brake pads in their respective operating position.

Check the brake fluid level after replacing the brake pad.