Performance Brakes

Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes, VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (70.40.02)

Removal
1. Remove both front wheels and tires.

2. NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the anti-rattle spring.





3. NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt dust covers.





4. NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.





5. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the hydraulic hose, as this will damage the hose. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to the hose.

NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the brake caliper.





6. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the hydraulic hose, as this will damage the hose. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to the hose.

NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the brake pad from the caliper piston.





7. NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the brake pad.





Installation

1. WARNING: Do not use compressed air to disperse brake dust into the atmosphere.

CAUTION: If the pistons are pushed back into the housing, brake fluid will be forced back into the brake fluid reservoir.

CAUTION: Make sure the brake disc faces are clean before installation.

CAUTION: Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.

NOTE:
Make sure that the inboard brake pad is correctly installed to the caliper piston.

NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Using a suitable tool, fully retract the brake caliper pistons.
Tighten to 58 Nm.