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Front Brake Caliper Overview, FN3






Front Brake Caliper Overview, FN3

Install the complete repair kit when servicing.

Only use mineral spirits to clean the brake parts.

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






1 - Cap

Installed onto the bleed valve.

2 - Bleed Valve

10 Nm

Apply a thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to the threads before installing.

3 - Caps

Inserted in the bushings.

4 - Guide Pins

30 Nm

5 - Bushing

Inserted in the brake caliper.

6 - Brake Caliper

7 - Brake Carrier

Bolted to the brake caliper.

8 - Spring

Insert with both ends in the holes in the brake caliper.

9 - Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Piston, FN3 ] Front Brake Caliper Piston, FN3.

10 - Piston

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Piston, FN3 ] Front Brake Caliper Piston, FN3.

Apply thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to the piston before installing.

11 - Cap

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Piston, FN3 ] Front Brake Caliper Piston, FN3.

Do not damage when installing the piston.