Caliper

Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Brake Caliper

Note: After completing this operation, bleed the brake system.

Remove road wheels.





Lift out retaining spring (1).





Remove plastic plugs (2).

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from escaping from expansion tank after brake pipes have been disconnected (which would enable air to enter braking system).

Disconnect brake pipe from caliper.
Tightening torque:
- Brake hose to calliper M10 x 1.5 Banjo bolt 40 Nm

Install Hint:
Fit new sealing washers to banjo bolt.





Unfasten guide screws (1) and pull brake caliper backwards to remove.

Install Hint:
Only clean guide screws, do not grease.

Check threads.

Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.
Tightening torque:
- Guide bolt Wrench size 7 mm 35 Nm