When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 15
Treat the brake hose.Use a brake cleaner.
Step 16
Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 17
Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 18
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 19
Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper.Use a flare nut spanner #14.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 20
Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 21
Undo the brake bleeder screw.Use a combination spanner #9.
Step 22
Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 23
Bleed the brake caliper system.
Step 24
Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a combination spanner #9.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 25
Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 26
Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt.Use a brake cleaner.
Step 27
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
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