Brake caliper carrier - front - standard

BRAKE CALIPER CARRIER - FRONT - STANDARD

Service repair no - 70.55.28

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Remove 2 guide pin bolts securing caliper housing to carrier.

NOTE: Mark location of pads if same ones are to be replaced. Pads must be refitted to original locations.

4. Position caliper housing aside and remove 2 brake pads.
5. Remove and discard 2 shims from pads.

CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang from hose as damage may result.

6. Remove 2 bolts securing caliper carrier to swivel hub and remove carrier.

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), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
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.