Brake disc

Essential special tools
Fre. 1190-01	Brake caliper piston press

Tightening torques
hub nuts	28 daN.m
caliper bracket bolts	10.5 daN.m
guide pin bolts	3.6 daN.m
wheel bolt	11 daN.m

When replacing the brake pads or a disc, always replace the pads and disc on the opposite side as well.

The discs are supplied with the bearings already fitted.

REMOVAL

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
• Remove the wheels.

• Unclip the parking brake cables (1).
• Note the routing for reinstallation.

• Remove:

• the guide pin bolts (2),
• the caliper.

• Suspend the caliper.
• Remove:

• the pads,
• the caliper bracket bolts (3),
• the caliper brackets,
• the hub caps,
• the hub nuts,
• the "disc - bearing" assemblies.

• Check the condition of the braking components.
• Replace any defective parts.
• Clean the calipers and the caliper brackets.

INSTALLATION

Note: Coat the caliper bracket and guide pin bolts with FRENBLOC or equivalent before installation.

• Push back the caliper piston using tool (Fre.1190-01) until it bottoms out in its bore.
• Reverse the removal procedure.
• Tighten to the following torques:

• the hub nuts (28 daN.m),
• the caliper bracket bolts (10.5 daN.m),
• the guide pin bolts (3.6 daN.m).

• Reconnect the parking brake cables.
• Make sure the parking brake cable stops are correctly seated in their housings.

Note: Press the brake pedal several times to bring the pistons, pads and brake discs into contact.

• Check the brake fluid level.
• Actuate the parking brake control several times to activate the apply and release functions and the automatic caliper clearance adjustment.
• Refit the wheels.
• Tighten the wheel bolts to torque (11 daN.m).