Front brake caliper

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

Service repair no - 70.55.02

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Clamp brake hose to prevent fluid loss.

CAUTION: A brake hose clamp must be used.

4. Remove front brake pads. See this section.
5. Loosen union securing brake hose to caliper.
6. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to front hub.
7. Release brake caliper from front hub.
8. Disconnect brake hose from caliper.
9. Remove brake caliper.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

10. Remove bleed nipple.

Refit

1. Remove plugs from new caliper and fit to old caliper.
2. Ensure bleed nipple is clean and fit to new brake caliper.
3. Remove plug from brake hose and clean union.
4. Fit NEW sealing washer to brake hose union.
5. Position caliper and connect brake hose.
6. Position brake caliper to front hub.
7. Fit bolts securing caliper to hub and tighten to 52 Nm.
8. Tighten brake hose union to 15 Nm.
9. Remove clamp from brake hose.
10. Fit brake pads. See this section.
11. Bleed brakes. See Adjustments.
12. Fit road wheel.
13. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.