Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Installing

Conditions

• Before pressing the piston back into the cylinder using the Piston Resetting Tool: T10145  , the brake fluid must be extracted from the brake fluid reservoir that no refilled brake fluid can leak in the meantime.

For clarity the following procedure is shown with the brake caliper removed.

-- Use the Piston Resetting Tool: T10145  -A- to completely press back the piston.

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-- Firmly push the brake pad retaining plate -arrows- on the brake carrier.

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For Directional Brake Pads 

-- Install the directional brake pads "OUTSIDE" -1- outside and "INSIDE" -2- inside.

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Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Push the brake pad -1- in the direction of -arrow A- against the resistance of the brake pad springs -2- in the cut-out of the brake carrier.

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-- Press the brake pad -1- at the same time in the direction of -arrow B- in the cut-out of the brake carrier and against the brake rotor in direction of -arrow C-.

-- Press the brake pad springs -arrows- on the brake carrier.

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Conditions

• Check the secure fit of all the brake pad springs -arrows-.

-- Place the brake caliper on the brake carrier.

-- Counterhold at the guide pin -3- and mount the brake caliper on the brake carrier -1- with new self-locking bolts -2-.

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-- Attach the connector for the Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G35-.

-- Refer to WHEEL, INSTALLING .

With the Vehicle Stationary, Firmly Press the Brake Pedal Several Times so That the Brake Pads in the Operating Condition Properly Sit in Their Respective Position.

-- Check the brake fluid level.

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Conditions

• The brake fluid must rest between "Min." -2- and "Max." -1-.

-- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

Continuation