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Brake Caliper






Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

Install complete repair kit when servicing.

Only use mineral spirits to clean brake parts.

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





1 - Dust cap

Install onto bleeder valve.

2 - Bleeder valve, 12 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

Must not be removed.

7 - Retaining spring

Insert in brake pad retaining spring and press below brake carrier.

8 - Brake carrier

Bolt to brake caliper.

9 - Seal

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

10 - Piston

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

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

11 - Protective cap

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

Do not damage when installing piston.