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Brake Pad: Service and Repair

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- Remove front wheels.



- Pull off brake pad wear indicator plug on left side.



- Unscrew bolt (2).

Important:
- Replace self-locking bolt.
- Counterhold on guide pin.

Installation note:
- Tightening torque: 30-35 Nm (22-25 ft lbs).




- Turn up brake caliper.
- Remove brake pads.

Installation note:
- Check pads and pad thickness.

- Push back brake pistons completely.

Important: Be careful not to damage dust cover on brake piston when assembling.

- Check dust cover.



- Check installed position of springs (4).
- Drive out pin of brake pad wear indicator carefully.



- Check circlip (5) when reusing.
- Replace pad wear indicators which have ground off plastic part.
- Reverse procedure to install.

NOTE: For additional information see Removal, and Installation Notes. Fundamentals and Basics