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Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview






Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

Install complete repair kit when servicing.

Apply thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.






1 - Bolt

30 Nm

2 - Protective cap

Insert in brake caliper

Replacing, refer to => [ Protective Cap and Guide Pins, Replacing ] Protective Cap and Guide Pins, Replacing

3 - Guide pins

Slide through the boot

Replacing, refer to => [ Protective Cap and Guide Pins, Replacing ] Protective Cap and Guide Pins, Replacing

4 - Protective cap

Install on the bleeder valve.

5 - Bleeder valve

Apply a thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) to the threads before screwing in.

15 Nm

6 - Brake caliper housing

7 - Retaining spring

Ensure installation position is correct.

8 - Protective cap

Do not damage when installing piston

Coat with Assembly Paste (G 052 150 A2)

9 - Pistons

First apply thin coat of brake cylinder paste (G 052 150 A2) on piston

Diameter 57 mm.

10 - Seal

Coat with assembly paste (G 052 150 A2).

11 - Brake carrier

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper with Front Brake Carrier ] Brake Caliper With Front Brake Carrier

The 4 retaining pins for the brake pads on the brake carrier must not be loosened under any circumstances.

12 - Bolt

196 Nm