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FN 3



Front Brakes, FN 3, Assembly Overview





1 - Phillips-head screw - 4 Nm

2 - Brake disc

^ Unscrew brake caliper housing prior to removing
^ Never remove brake discs from hub by force. If necessary, use penetrating fluid, otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
^ When worn always replace both sides

3 - Brake pads

^ When worn always replace both sides

4 - Retaining spring

^ Insert in both brake caliper housing holes

5 - Brake carrier

^ Replacement brake carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease at guide pins
^ Install repair set in the event of damage to protective caps; use pad provided to grease guide pins.

6 - Brake caliper housing

^ Remove from brake carrier to replace brake pads

7 - Guide pin - 28 Nm

8 - Protective cap

9 - Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt - 35 Nm

10 - Ribbed bolt - 125 Nm

^ Clean ribs if using again

11 - Wheel bearing housing

12 - Hex head bolt

13 - Speed sensor

14 - Backing plate

15 - Bolt - 10 Nm

16 - Wheel bearing

17 - Circlip

18 - Wheel hub with rotor

19 - Brake pads

^ With wear indicator (left side only)

- Warning lamp in instrument cluster lights up when wear limit is reached

^ Different versions possible
^ When worn always replace both sides

20 - Electrical connector

21 - Bracket

22 - Self-metal screw





Installation position of brake pads

1. Right-side piston brake pad
2. Left-side piston brake pad
3. When installed, (arrow) on backplate of brake pad must face downward.





Brake hose connection with anti-twist element

- Make sure that the groove in the ring connection on the brake hose is installed in the locating lug (arrow).