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CAUTION!
The inner brake pad (with expanding spring) is
marked with an arrow that must point in the
direction of rotor rotation when the vehicle is
moving forward. Incorrect installation can result
in excessive noise.
Note:
Before installing new brake pads, thoroughly clean
the brake calipers (free of grease). Pay particular
attention to removing any adhesive residue from
the outer brake pad contact surfaces. 8 -
Brake pads
Outer pads have an adhesive with a protective
sheet on the backing plate; remove this sheet
before installing
Different versions parts catalogue microfiche Always replace as a set on both wheels of an
axle
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Brake pad wear limit (friction material): 2 mm
(0.08 in.)
Brake pad wear limit (including backing plate): 7
mm (0.28 in.)
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CAUTION!
Extract part of the brake fluid from the brake
fluid reservoir before pushing back the
pistons.
If this is not done, particularly if the brake
fluid has been topped up in the meantime,
brake fluid may flow out and cause damage.
Use the bleeder bottle or a plastic bottle,
which is used only for brake fluid, for
extracting the fluid.
The inner brake pad (with expanding spring)
is marked with an arrow that must point in
the direction of rotor rotation when the
vehicle is moving forward. Incorrect
installation can result in excessive noise.
- Install inner brake pad (with expanding spring) in brake caliper piston
(left arrow). Arrow marked on pad must point in direction of rotor
rotation when vehicle is moving forward.
- Remove protective sheet from backing plate for outer brake pad.
- Install outer brake pad into brake carrier (right arrow).
- Bolt brake caliper housing to brake carrier using two guide pins.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Install both caps.
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Use the bleeder bottle or a plastic bottle, which is used only for
brake fluid, for extracting the fluid. The inner brake pad (with expanding spring) is marked with an
arrow that must point in the direction of rotor rotation when the
vehicle is moving forward. Incorrect installation can result in
excessive noise.
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