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Front brake caliper

Front brake caliper

To remove



1. Raise the car and remove the wheel.

2. Press the brake piston back, using a pair of slip-joint pliers.

3. Depress the brake pedal by means of a brake pedal clamp.


4. Undo the brake hose from the brake caliper. Plug the brake hose and the caliper.


5. Undo the two brake caliper retaining bolts and remove the brake caliper.


To fit



1. Fit the brake caliper, apply Loctite 242 no. 74 96 268 to the retaining bolts and tighten them with a torque wrench.

Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)

2. Fit the brake hose to the brake caliper.

Tightening torque 40 Nm (29 lbf ft)

Important

Pay attention to how the hose is turned so that it is not fitted incorrectly.


3. Remove the brake pedal clamp and bleed the brake system. See Bleeding the brake system .

4. Fit the wheel. See Wheels .

Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)

5. Lower the car and depress the brake pedal to press out the brake pistons. Adjust the brake fluid level.