Brake system

Assembly overview - brake caliper FS III

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When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.

Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.

Apply thin coat of lithium grease -G 052 150 A2- to brake cylinder, piston and seal.
Assembly overview - brake caliper FS III
1 - Dust cap

Fit onto bleeder valve

2 - Bleeder valve
Before screwing in, grease thread with thin coat of lithium grease -G 052 150 A2-

10 N·m

3 - Bearing bush

Insert into brake caliper.

4 - Guide pin

30 N·m

5 - Cover caps

Insert into sleeve bearing.

6 - Brake caliper
7 - Sealing ring

Removing and installing → Chapter

8 - Piston

Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before installing.

Removing and installing → Chapter

7 - Protective cap

Removing and installing → Chapter

When inserting piston, take care not to damage protective cap

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