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Removing and installing brake caliper > < Removing

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Installing
Installing
Before pressing piston back into cylinder with piston resetting tool, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, particularly if reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow and cause damage.
   
–  Press piston back.
  N46-0070
–  Insert inner brake pad (piston side) -1- and outer brake pad -2- into brake caliper with retaining springs.
t  Inner brake pad (piston side) with large 3-finger clip -1-.
t  Outer brake pad with small 3-finger clip -2- (coloured black).
  A46-0231
–  First position brake caliper with brake pads at bottom -arrow- of brake carrier.
  N46-0147
–  Bolt brake caliper to brake carrier with both guide pins.
l  Brake caliper stud must be positioned behind brake carrier guide!
–  Fit both cover caps.
–  Reconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator.
–  Fit wheels.
Specified torque of wheel bolts → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.
  Note
t  Every time after changing pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
t  Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.
  A46-0087
Specified torque: 
Guide pin to brake carrier30 Nm

   

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