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Double piston front caliper brake pads, 
removing and installing
 
     
Removing  
     
Note:  
     If brake pads are to be re-used, mark installed 
positions when removing. Re-install at the same 
point, otherwise the car may pull to one side! 
     
- Raise vehicle.
     
- Remove wheels.
    
WARNING! 
Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be removed by siphoning 
with your mouth. 
CAUTION!  -  Secure brake disc with wheel bolt (left arrow).
- 
Remove both Torx  bolts for outer brake pads (right arrows).
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. 
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CAUTION! 
The repair kit contains four self-locking Torx  bolts which must 
always be installed. 
Note:  
After replacing brake pads depress the brake pedal firmly several times 
while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal 
operating positions.  -  Press floating frame out as far as stop.
-  Remove protective sheet from back of outer brake pads.
    
Note:  
Make sure wheels do not hang on brake calipers when they are installed. 
The brake pads could be pushed out of the caliper frame.  - 
Install Torx  bolts (right arrows) from repair kit into floating frame to 
secure outer brake pads in position.    Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
-  Remove wheel bolt from wheel hub.
-  Install wheels and tighten wheel bolts.
   Tightening torque: 120 Nm (89 ft lb)
-  Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.
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