760 L6-2383cc 2.4L DSL Turbo D24T (1983)
Brake Caliper: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brake Rotors, Calipers - Revised
SECTION
GROUP
NO.
51
2
DATE July, 1983
RE:
Ventilated Brake Rotors and New Brake Calipers Front
760 GLE
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO THE U.S. AND CANADIAN MARKETS.
A new type of ventilated brake rotor and brake caliper were introduced in production January, 1983.
The new brake calipers and pads are manufactured by DBA
(Bendix).
Inspection of Brake Pads:
Note! It is necessary to remove the wheel to check the thickness of the pads.
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mark wheel position
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remove wheel
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check brake pad condition
Note:
Linings should under no circumstance be used if less than 1.5 mm (0.060 in).
Replace Brake Pads:
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slacken lower sliding pin and lift up caliper
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remove brake pads
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install new brake pads
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check that spring is located correctly in brake caliper.
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check rubber boots
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position brake caliper and reinstall lower sliding pin. The pin can be reused 5 times.