Front

WM 473919 Removing and installing front brake calliper





Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel.

Removing front brake calliper

Removing front brake calliper (V6, V8, Turbo)





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

1. Push brake pad 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 calliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with suitable plugs.





Information:
Never use an impact bolster to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.

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

Installing front brake calliper

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

The brake calliper is installed in reverse order.

1. Fit the brake calliper.
2. Fit the brake line to the brake calliper.
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 wheel.