Brake caliper carrier - front (page 2 of 2)

Refit

1. Position caliper carrier to hub, fit and tighten bolts to 85 Nm.
2. Remove cap from brake fluid reservoir and position cloth to catch any spillage.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to contact paint finished surfaces as paint may be damaged. If spilled, remove fluid and clean area with clean warm water.

3. Clean housing abutment and piston.
4. Using tool 18G 590, press piston fully into caliper.
5. Fit new shims to pads and position to carrier.
6. Position caliper housing to carrier, fit and tighten guide pin bolts to 45 Nm.
7. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
9. Depress brake pedal several times to seat pads to discs. Pedal travel may be longer than normal during first brake applications.
10. Top up fluid level if required and fit cap.