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  1. 
Raise the vehicle and place it on jack stands

Remove the wheels
    • Raise the vehicle and place it on jack stands

    • Remove the wheels

  2. 
Remove the clip using the flat screwdriver

Remove the clip using the flat screwdriver
    • Remove the clip using the flat screwdriver

  3. 
Remove the two caliper covers

Remove the two caliper covers
    • Remove the two caliper covers

  4. 
Unscrew the two caliper screws using the 7 mm BTR.

Unscrew the two caliper screws using the 7 mm BTR.
    • Unscrew the two caliper screws using the 7 mm BTR.

  5. 
Disassemble the caliper

Pay attention to the brake hoses. They must never be under stress.
    • Disassemble the caliper

    • Pay attention to the brake hoses. They must never be under stress.

  6. 
Remove the brake pads

Remove the brake pads

Remove the brake pads
    • Remove the brake pads

  7. 
Push the piston back using a pair of pliers.

Push the piston back using a pair of pliers.
    • Push the piston back using a pair of pliers.

  8. 
Remove the two 16 mm screws using the ratchet and socket.

Remove the screed

Remove the screed
    • Remove the two 16 mm screws using the ratchet and socket.

    • Remove the screed

  9. 
Divide the BTR screw by 6

Remove the old disc, using a hammer if necessary.

Take the opportunity to clean the handbrake pads with brake cleaner.
    • Divide the BTR screw by 6

    • Remove the old disc, using a hammer if necessary.

    • Take the opportunity to clean the handbrake pads with brake cleaner.

  10. 
Check that the new disks match

Check that the new disks match
    • Check that the new disks match

  11. 
Mount the new disk

Screw in the 7 mm BTR screw that holds the disc in place

Screw in the 7 mm BTR screw that holds the disc in place
    • Mount the new disk

    • Screw in the 7 mm BTR screw that holds the disc in place

  12. 
Mount the screed

Screw in the two 16 screws

Screw in the two 16 screws
    • Mount the screed

    • Screw in the two 16 screws

  13. 
Check that the new pads match

Check that the new pads match
    • Check that the new pads match

  14. 
Install the new pads

Install the new pads

Install the new pads
    • Install the new pads

  15. 
Install the caliper

Screw in the two 7 mm BRT screws

Put back the covers
    • Install the caliper

    • Screw in the two 7 mm BRT screws

    • Put back the covers

  16. 
Reassemble the clip

Reassemble the clip
    • Reassemble the clip

  17. 
Reassemble the wheel

Tighten the screws to the torque using the torque wrench
    • Reassemble the wheel

    • Tighten the screws to the torque using the torque wrench

    • Do the same for the other side

    • Reassemble the wheels respecting the tightening torques

    • Put the vehicle back on the ground

    • Pump the brake pedal several times

    • Check the brake fluid level, which should be between the minimum and maximum levels.

    • The first braking should be done at low speed to defrost the brakes.

Conclusion

It is necessary to carry out a 500 km running-in after replacing the front brakes.

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dlychar

Member since: 10/09/2017

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Hello, just a quick question about the clip, on my car there was only one clip on the right rear brake, nothing on the left, is this normal?

And what is this clip for?

Should the wear indicator turn off automatically as soon as new pads are installed?

Thank you and kind regards.

yvesed.tinguely - Reply

Nice presentation

bravo

clear and precise

jmzdz - Reply

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