B3FG20K1 - 206

REMOVAL - REFITTING FRONT BRAKE PADS (BOSCH CALIPER SERIES 5)

1 - SPECIAL TOOLS

[1] Pliers FACOM D60 A .

2 - REMOVAL

Remove the filter from the brake fluid reservoir .

PARTIALLY DRAIN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR USING A CLEAN SYRINGE .

Fit :

- the filter

Remove the bolt (1) .

Pivot the caliper (2) .

Remove the brake pads .

Visually check :

- the seal around the piston (3)
- condition and fit of the cap (4) and bellows (5)

Check : THE DISC FOR WEAR .

Check the free movement of the caliper sliding sleeves .

Replace any defective parts .

3 - REFITTING

Clean :

- the caliper
- the brake disc using a suitable solvent (type HENKEL)

Push the piston fully home in its housing using a FACOM D60 A type clamp [1] .

Fit the brake pads .

Push back the caliper (2) .

WARNING : handle the caliper carefully in order not to strain the top pin .

Fit a new bolt (1) coated with threadlock loctite .

Tighten the bolt (1) to 3 da.Nm .

Check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary .

IMPERATIVE : apply the brakes, with the engine running, several times before driving the vehicle (gently and gradually) .