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Front Brake Caliper Overview






Front Brake Caliper Overview

• Install complete repair kit when servicing.

• Only use mineral spirits to clean brake parts.

• Apply thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.






1 - Dust Cap

• Install onto bleeder valve.

2 - Bleeder Valve

• 10 Nm

• Apply a thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) to the threads before installing.

3 - Caps

• Insert in bushing.

4 - Guide Pins

• 30 Nm

5 - Bushing

• Insert in brake caliper.

6 - Brake Caliper

7 - Brake Carrier

• Bolt to brake caliper.

8 - Retaining Spring

• Insert both ends into the holes in the brake caliper.

9 - Seal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Piston ] Front Brake Caliper Piston.

10 - Pistons

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Piston ] Front Brake Caliper Piston.

• First apply thin coat of brake cylinder paste (G 052 150 A2) on piston.

11 - Cap

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Piston ] Front Brake Caliper Piston.

• Do not damage when installing piston.