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Teves/ATE







Teves/ATE

Note:
- Install complete repair kit.
- After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary to seat brake pads properly in their normal position.
- To draw off brake fluid from the reservoir use a bleeder bottle which is used only for brake fluid.
- Wheel bolts tightening torque: 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)

WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous and must not be sucked out through a hose by mouth.

CAUTION:
- Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper when replacing brake pads.
- Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. The unsupported weight can stretch and damage the hose.

1. Brake hose
- Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
2. Protective cap
- Remove
3. Guide pins
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
4. Brake line,
- 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
- Screw into brake caliper housing
- Screw into brake hose, counter hold on brake hose hex.
- Ensure tabs seat perfectly in retainer grooves.
5. Brake caliper housing
6. Ribbed combination bolt,
- 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)
- Clean ribs if re-using bolt
7. Brake carrier
- Bolt to wheel bearing housing
8. Brake pads

CAUTION: The inner pad (with spring) has an arrow. Arrow must point in direction of brake disc rotation (forward). May create noises if incorrectly installed.

- Protective foil must be removed from the outer brake pads before installing,
- When worn always replace pads on both sides of vehicle
- Removing and installing. Refer to Brake pads, removing and installing.
- Brake pad wear limit: 2 mm (0.08 inch)
- Wear limit: 7 mm (0.28 inch) (including backing plate)

Note: Always clean brake caliper (grease free) before installing new brake pads. Also, ensure adhesive foil on outer brake pad is removed.

9. Retaining spring
- Insert in both brake caliper housing orifices

CAUTION: The retaining spring must be pushed under the brake carrier after inserting into both holes. Incorrect installation will not allow compensation of outer pad wear and results in increased pedal travel.

10. Brake disc
- Always replace in pairs
- Vented brake disc 282.5 mm diameter (11.1 inch)
- Brake disc thickness: 25 mm (0.98 inch)
- Wear limit: 23 mm (0.90 inch)
- Always replace in pairs
- Pads are different, piston side pad has retaining spring
11. Retainer
- Bolt to brake caliper housing
12. 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)