Front

Removing and installing front brake caliper





Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.

Removing front brake caliper

Removing front brake caliper (V6, V8, Turbo)





Information
To gain better access for removal of the brake caliper, turn the steering fully either to the right or left.

1. Push brake pads back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) Nr.144, -direction arrow-.





2. Release and unclip the connector on the wear indicator -arrow-. Loosen the brake line on the brake caliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with suitable stoppers.





Information
Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

3. Remove brake caliper from wheel carrier -arrows-.

Removing front 19-inch brake caliper (Turbo Kit, Turbo S)





19-inch brake caliper (with adapter)

Information
To gain better access for removal of the brake caliper, it helps to turn the steering fully either to the right or left.
Do not detach the brake caliper from the adapter. Note brake caliper fastening points. (In figure: Side view (19 inch).

1. Push brake pads back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) Nr.144, -direction arrow-.





Top view (19 inch)

2. Release and unclip the connector on the wear indicator -arrow-. Detach the brake line from the brake caliper -arrow- and collect the escaping brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with suitable stoppers.





Side view (19 inch)

Information
Do not detach the brake caliper from the adapter.
Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

3. Remove brake caliper with adapter from wheel carrier -arrow-.

Installing front brake caliper

Information
Replace screws and lock nuts.
Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.
Observe correct tightening torques.

The brake caliper is installed in reverse order.

1. Fit the brake caliper.
2. Fit the brake line to the brake caliper.
3. Clip in the wear indicator connector.
4. Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.

Subsequent work

1. Bleed the brake system.
2. Mount the wheel.