S-Type (X200) V8-4.2L (2005)
CAUTION: If the pistons are pushed back into the housing, brake fluid will be forced back into the brake fluid reservoir.
CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.
CAUTION: Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
NOTE: Make sure that the inboard brake pad is correctly installed to the caliper piston.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Using a suitable tool, fully retract the brake caliper pistons.
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Tighten to 28 Nm.
Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes, VIN Range: M45255>N52206
Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes, VIN Range: M45255>N52206 (70.40.02)
Removal
1. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
2. Remove front wheels.
3. CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
Loosen brake fluid reservoir-cap.
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Position a cloth around the reservoir to collect any fluid spillage.
4. Remove brake pads from caliper.
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Remove "R" clips.
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Withdraw pins from caliper.
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Remove anti-rattle spring.
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Discard brake pads.
5. Clean all mating surfaces and remove brake dust, see WARNING above.
6. Repeat above procedure to remove opposite side brake pads.
Installation