Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LA/1LB: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
- Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.
Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.
Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing may become impaired.
- Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.
- Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Clean the brake caliper.
-- Carefully slide the brake caliper -1- with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.
-- Tighten the new bolts -arrows-.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
- Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- Bring the brake pad wear sensor into its installation position on the bracket and turn it in the direction of the -arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the hole -3- on the bracket.
-- Connect the connector -1-.
Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.
-- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.