B3FG29K1 - 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 .

Refit the brake fluid reservoir 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 [1] type clamp .

3 - 1 - PADS WITH LEAF SPRINGS

With the notch (A) in the upper section, position the springs on the pads .

NOTE : the spiral of the springs is positioned opposite the trim .

Fit the brake pads, With the notch (A) in the upper section, correctly position the springs in the caliper .

3 - 2 - REFITTING (CONTINUED)

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 : press the brake pedal several times, smoothly and gradually, engine running, before driving the vehicle .