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Removing and installing front brake caliper

Removing and installing front brake caliper
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Preliminary work
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove wheel.

Removing front brake caliper









Note:
^ To gain better access for removal of the brake caliper, it helps to turn the steering fully either to the right or the left.

1. Push brake pad back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) NR.144, -direction arrow-.





2. Release and unclip the plug from the wear indicator -arrow-. Loosen the brake line on the brake caliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with suitable plugs.

Note:
^ Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

3. Remove brake caliper from wheel carrier -arrows-.

Installing front brake caliper

Note:
^ Replace screws and lock nuts.
^ Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.
^ Observe correct tightening torques.

The brake caliper is installed in reverse order.
1. Fit the brake caliper.
2. Fit the brake line to the brake caliper.
3. Clip in the wear indicator connector.

Subsequent work
1. Bleed the brake system.
2. Mount the wheel.