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Replacing Front Brake Discs






Replacing front brake discs

Removal

Remove the securing spring and locating pins
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.

Remove the brake caliper and brake pads
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.

Remove the caliper holder and the brake disc





Remove:
- both the mounting screws (4) for the caliper holder. Remove the holder
- the locating pin (5) and the brake disc.

Cleaning and inspection





Note! Cleaning is important to prevent lateral runout at the brake disc.

Clean the hub flange before installing the new brake disc.
Check the hub. If it is damaged, measure the lateral runout. See Front wheel hub, measuring lateral runout Front Wheel Hub, Measuring Lateral Runout.

Installation

Install the brake disc





Note! Be careful when handling the new brake disc. Careless handling can cause damage to the brake disc (out-of-true).

Install:
- the new brake disc. Tighten the locating pin (5). Tighten to 8 Nm
- the caliper holder. Use new mounting screws (4). Tighten to 100 Nm.

Install the brake pads and brake caliper
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.

Install the locating pins in the brake caliper
See Brake pads front, replacing, B5244T5, B5254T2 Brake Pads Front, Replacing.

Install the wheel
Installing wheels Service and Repair