WARNING: In order not to reduce the effectiveness of the brake system, the brake pads must be replaced simultaneously on the brakes of both front wheels. If the pad wear indicator turns on, replace the wear sensor together with the pads.
Dismantling
1. Raise the front of the car.
WARNING: Do not work under a vehicle raised only on a jack or lift. Always install safety props.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Left brake only: Release the brake pad wear sensor.
4. Remove the damper spring from the caliper body.
5. Remove the 2 caps from the guide pin guards.
6. Remove the 2 guide pins from the caliper body.
7. Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket and secure it to the side.
CAUTION: Do not let the caliper hang on the brake hose.
8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper body, mark their position if they are to be installed again.
9. Repeat the operation for the wheel on the other side.
Assembly
1. Clean the caliper bracket and caliper body with brake cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use compressed air to clean brakes. Brake dust can be harmful to the body if inhaled.
2. Clean the brake pads, caliper body, and pad friction areas on the caliper and apply a suitable lubricant to prevent pad sticking.
3. Check for damage to the caliper body and seals.
4. Place a container with brake fluid, put the bleeding hose on the caliper fitting and loosen the fitting screw.
5. Push the piston into the caliper body, then tighten the bleeder screw to 14 Nm.
6. Remove the bleed hose and remove the brake fluid container.
7. Install the brake pads in the caliper housing.
8. Clean and inspect the guide pins. If damage or corrosion is found, replace the guide pins. Do not lubricate guide pins.
9. Install the caliper in the bracket, install the guide pins and tighten the mounting screws with a torque of 33 Nm.
10. Place the caps on the guide pin guards.
11. Install the damper spring into the caliper body.
12. Repeat the operation for the wheel on the other side.
13. Install the wear sensor on the brake pad.
14. Press the brake pedal several times to get the brake pads in the correct position.
15. Check up level of a brake liquid in a tank and add up to the top mark.
16. Reinstall the front wheels and tighten the nuts to 140 Nm.
17. Remove props and lower the car.
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