Brake caliper

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

Note: Calipers supplied as spare parts are pre-filled.

REMOVAL

• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
• Fit the brake pedal depressor tool on the brake pedal to limit brake fluid flow.

• Remove the front wheels.
• Release the brake hose from the brake caliper.
• Remove:

• the guide pin bolt (1) (brake caliper mounting),
• the brake caliper,
• the brake pads.

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

INSTALLATION

• Push back the piston using tool (Fre. 1190-01) until it bottoms in its bore.
• Fit the pads, starting with the inner pad.
• Refit:

• the caliper,
• the guide pin bolt.

• Tighten to the following torques:

• the guide pin bolts (3.2 daN.m),
• the brake hose (1.7 daN.m)

• Refit the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor wiring, if they were unclipped.
• Do not twist the brake hose.

• Refit the wheels.
• Tighten the wheel bolts to torque (11 daN.m).
• Partially bleed the brake circuit if the reservoir has not been completely emptied during the operation. Otherwise, fully bleed the circuit (Generalities chapter, Bleeding the brake circuit, page 30A-5).
• Check the brake fluid level.