FN 3

Brake Pads, FN 3, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Piston resetting tool

Removing

- Remove both front wheels.





- Disconnect brake wear indicator connector -1- on left brake.





- Pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper housing using a screwdriver - arrow - and detach.





- Remove protective caps (arrows).





- Unscrew guide pins (arrows).
- Detach brake caliper housing and secure on vehicle with wire.

Note:
^ Do not twist or kink brake hose/line.

- Take brake pads out of brake caliper housing or from brake carrier.

Note:
^ If reusing brake pads mark location and install in same position when installing otherwise it will cause uneven braking!

Installing

Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:

- Clean brake caliper housing, in particular the bonding surface for the brake pad. It must be free of adhesive and grease residues.

Use methylated spirit only for cleaning the brake caliper housing.




- Press piston back.

Note:
^ Before inserting new brake pads, press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

CAUTION
Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be siphoned off by mouth using a hose.





- Note installation position, insert brake pads.

1. Right-side piston brake pad
2. Left-side piston brake pad

^ When installed, - arrow - on backplate of brake pad must face downward.

- Install outer brake pad to brake carrier.





- Pull protective foil off outer brake pad backplate.





- Insert retaining spring - arrow - into brake caliper housing.

CAUTION
Press retaining spring under brake carrier after inserting spring into the both holes. Improper installation prevents outer brake pad from being adjusted when worn causing excessive pedal travel.

After installing brake pads, press brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary to ensure that pads become properly seated.

- Check brake fluid level and top off, if necessary.

Tightening Specification