Disassembly of the brake pads
- Loosen the caliper and remove it.
- Ensure no tension load is applied to the brake hose.
- Uninstall worn brake pads.
Derusting installing and guide surfaces
- Thoroughly clean surface rust from brake pad installing face.
- According to brake design, also derust and clean caliper bracket guide surfaces using an appropriate brush.
- Do not damage caliper bracket!
- If necessary, please check brake caliper, anchor plate, tightening screws, guide plates and other small system parts for rust and damage and replace.
NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean brakes, as this will stir up fine dust which, when inhaled, is a serious health hazard.
Retracting the brake piston
NOTE: Have an electric parking brake and pull-away assistant replaced by an expert using suitable electronic tooling to ensure proper functioning and prevent damage.
- If necessary, please check brake fluid level and drain some fluid in advance.
- Wind back brake piston using suitable retraction tool. Comply with manufacturer‘s specifications!
Derusting installing and guiding surfaces
• Thoroughly clean surface rust from brake pad installing face.
- According to the brake design, also de-rust and clean the caliper bracket guide surface using an appropriate brush.
- Do not damage the caliper bracket!
- If necessary, please check the brake caliper, anchor plate, tightening screws, guide plates, and other small system parts for rust and damage and replace them.
NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean brakes, as this will stir up fine dust which, when inhaled, is a serious health hazard.
Retracting the brake piston
NOTE: Have an electric parking brake and pull-away assistant replaced by an expert using suitable electronic tooling to ensure the proper functioning and prevent damage.
- If necessary, please check brake fluid level and drain some fluid in advance.
- Wind back brake piston using a suitable retraction tool. Comply with the manufacturer‘s specifications!
Installing new brake pads
- Lubricate mounting surfaces as well as guide and contact surfaces on caliper bracket and brake pad using high-temperature-resistant, metal-free for-life grease.
- Keep brake pad friction surfaces NO grease!
- Installing new brake pads and ensure they move freely.
- Reinstall caliper.
