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Brake Caliper


Testing and Bleeding Brakes
Bleed Screw
Wrench size 7 mm 3.5 - 5.0 Nm
wrench size 11 mm 12.0 - 16.0 Nm



Front Wheel Brakes
Brake Disc to Wheel Hub 16 Nm
Note:Contact surfaces between brake disc and wheel hub cleaned and free of grease.
Brake caliper to steering knuckle 110 Nm
Note:Screws slightly oiled, contact surfaces between brake caliper and steering knuckle cleaned and grease free.
Guide Bolt
Wrench Size 7 mm 30 - 35 Nm



Rear Wheel Brakes
Brake drum/disc to wheel hub 16 Nm
Wheel cylinder to brake backplate 10 Nm
Brake carrier on semi-trailing arm/wheel carrier 65 Nm
Brake caliper on semi-trailing arm/wheel carrier 67 Nm
Guide Bolts
Wrench Size 7 mm 28 Nm

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