Brake Disc Front Replacement [KE]
Special tools: 115 8147 torque socket
Preparations[KE1]
- Remove wheel.
Removing brake caliper and brake pads [KE2]
- Remove retaining spring (3) carefully so as not to deform it.
- Remove protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2).
- Remove both locating pins, using 7 mm (0.276") hexagonal socket.
[KE3]
- Remove brake caliper carefully from mounting so as not to damage brake hose.
- Remove brake pads.
- Hang brake caliper from a steel wire from the front spring so as not to damage hose.
NOTE: Do not depress brake pedal while brake pad is removed.
Removing brake disc [KE4]
- Remove both caliper mounting bolts and remove mounting.
- Remove locating pins (and bolt on earlier models).
- Remove brake disc.
Cleaning and checking [KE5]
NOTE: Cleaning is important to prevent lateral run-out in brake disc.
- Make sure that hub flange is clean. Remove rust with a steel blade and steel brush.
- Check hub.
- If hub is damaged, measure hub lateral run-out as per KG. Measuring lateral run-out on hub. Testing and Inspection
Installing brake disc [KE6]
NOTE: Handle new brake disc with care. Careless handling can cause damage (e.g. twisting).
- Install new brake disc. Tighten locating pins (and bolt) to 8 Nm (6 ft.lb).
[KE7]
- Install caliper mounting with new mounting bolts. Tighten both mounting bolts to 100 Nm (75 ft.lb).
Finishing [KE8]
- Go to KA6. Service and Repair