Replacing the front brake pads

PADS

REPLACEMENT

• Open the expansion reservoir cap and wrap the reservoir in a rag.
• Raise and support the vehicle.
• Remove the front wheels.
• On the right side, disconnect the connector (1) from the wear sensor (Fig.7).

Fig. 7

• Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the caliper and the pad and pry to create a small clearance.

If necessary, use a syringe to remove any brake fluid that overflows from the expansion reservoir when the caliper piston is pushed back.

• Remove the caliper mounting bolts (2) (Fig.8).

Hang the caliper from the body so as not to damage the hose.

Fig. 8

• Remove (Fig.9):

• the pads (3),
• the anti-rattle clips (4).

Fig. 9

• Push the piston back using a suitable tool (Fig.10).

Fig. 10

Take care not to overfill the brake fluid reservoir.

• Check the piston seal, the condition of the piston dust boot and the disc wear.

To refit, reverse the removal procedure, observing the following points:

• clean the caliper,
• clean the brake disc with a suitable solvent,
• grease the edges of the brake pads, without getting grease on the friction material,
• replace any defective parts,
• observe the specified tightening torques,
• check and, if necessary, top up the expansion reservoir level with the specified brake fluid.

Press the brake pedal several times so that the pads move into their operating position.