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Brake caliper, front

Brake caliper, front


Removal


1. Lift the car and remove the wheel.

2. Press back the piston with a pair of grips.

3. Depress the brake pedal with a brake clamp.

4. Remove the two brake caliper securing bolts and take away the brake caliper.

5. Loosen the hose from the brake caliper.


Fitting



1. Fit the brake hose to the brake caliper.

Important

Pay attention to the rotation of the hose so it can be re-fitted correctly.


2. Fit the brake caliper, use locking compound and tighten the two brake caliper securing bolts.

Tightening torque 105 Nm (77.5 lbf ft)

3. Bleed the brake system.

4. Fit the wheels and tighten the wheel studs.

Tightening torque

- light alloy wheels 117 Nm (77.5-95.9 lbf ft)

- pressed steel wheels 100 Nm (74 lbf ft)




Disassembly



1. Remove the brake caliper.

2. Remove the brake pads.

3. Clean the hydraulic body.

4. Force the piston out with compressed air through the hose connection.

Warning

Watch your fingers.






1. Remove the dust cover and piston seal.

2. Check for damage due to wear.


Assembly



1. Lubricate the piston seal with the grease supplied with the kit. Also fill the dust cover with grease.

2. Position the new piston seal in the groove on the brake cylinder.

3. Slip the dust cover onto the piston.

4. Press the collar of the dust cover into the groove on the brake cylinder.

5. Press the piston into the brake cylinder.

Important

It important to fit the pistons in the right position in the brake caliper (see diagram above).


6. Fit the brake pads.

7. Fit the brake pads.