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Removing and installing brake pads/brake calipers as of model year 96 (T) > < Removing

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Installing
Installing
  Note
Before inserting new brake pads, press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, particularly if reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow and cause damage.
   
–  Press piston back.
Installing brake pad retaining springs/brake pads.
  N46-0070
–  Assemble inner brake pad and pad retaining springs on wheel bearing housing.
–  Install outer brake pad.
  V46-0489
–  Only insert brake caliper until securing bolts can be positioned.
  Note
If brake caliper is pressed past this point, brake pad retaining springs may be deformed. This may cause noise on braking.
–  Insert securing bolts and tighten to 25 Nm.
  V46-0490

Removing and installing brake pads/brake calipers as of model year 96 (T) > < Removing