Running gearFront brakes FN-3 (PR 1ZC)
| Front brakes FN-3 (PR 1ZC) |
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| Always install all parts supplied in repair kit. |
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| After renewing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. |
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| Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is driven on the road. |
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| To draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir use a bleeder bottle which is used only for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking through a hose. |
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| Check that the brake caliper moves freely by moving it from side to side. |
WARNING | After installing the brake pads, depress pedal firmly several times with the vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. |
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| 1 - | Wheel bearing housing |
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| Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of fitting hole and coat with high-temperature paste -G 052 112 A3- |
| 4 - | Wheel bearing unit with rotor |
| 6 - | Bolt for splash plate |
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| To remove, unbolt brake caliper housing |
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| Do not force brake discs off wheel hub; if necessary, use rust remover, otherwise brake discs could be damaged. |
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| Always renew on both sides of axle |
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| Insert in both holes in brake caliper housing |
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| Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on guide pins |
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| Renew protective caps if they have been damaged (repair kit); use grease sachet supplied to lubricate the guide pins |
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| Unscrew from brake carrier to renew brake pads |
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| If assembly work is required, do not leave caliper hanging from brake hose but secure it to body with wire |
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| The only permissible brake caliper repair operations are „Renewing brake pads“ and „Servicing front brake caliper“ |
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| Do not twist brake hose when installing |
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| Do not twist hose when installing |
| Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. The brake hose must not be kinked or crushed or chafe against the body at any point |
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| Make sure groove in banjo union of brake hose is fitted on locating pin. |
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| With wear indicator (left-side only) |
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| An electrical wire for the pad wear indicator is fitted to the left-side inner pad. |
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| Remove any adhesive foil from backplate before inserting |
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| Before fitting pads, clean guide surfaces and apply a thin coating of polycarbamide grease → Parts catalogue |
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| Always renew on both sides of axle |
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| Note installation position → Fig. |
| Installation position of brake pads |
| 1 - | Brake pad (right-side) |
| 2 - | Brake pad (left-side) |
Note | When installed, arrow on backplate of brake pad must face downwards. |
| Installation position of brake pads in brake caliper |
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| Make sure groove in banjo union of brake hose is inserted on locating pin -arrow-. |
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