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Release guide screw (1).

If necessary, grip at hexagon head.

Tilt brake caliper upwards.

Installation:

Replace guide screws.

Tightening torque  34 21 5AZ

.

Remove brake pads (1) in direction of arrow from brake console.

Important!

Mark any worn brake pads.

In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change
brake pads round.

Observe minimum thickness of brake pads.

Clean brake pads.

Do not apply grease to brake pad backplate.

Check minimum brake disc thickness:

Position special tool  34 1 280  at three measuring points in

area (1) and measure.

Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint

value.

New brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness
is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN
TH).

Press brake piston fully back with special tool 34 1 050 .

Important!

When pressing piston back, note brake fluid level in
expansion tank.

Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.

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