Removal and installation the brake caliper of the left or right rear wheel
1. Remove the rear wheel.
Note: After completing the work, it is necessary to bleed the brake system.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal and secure it with the stop.
Note:
- The pedal stop may only be released after the brake lines have been connected.
- Opening the brake system lines prevents brake fluid from leaking out of the master cylinder reservoir and air from entering the system.
Attention:
- Install the brake hose without tension.
- First, tighten the brake hose connection to the caliper, and then to the pipeline.
- Make sure that the hose does not twist and does not come into contact with any body parts.
3. Loosen the union nut (1), holding the brake hose from turning by the square (2).
Tightening torque: 14 Nm.
4. Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper (3).
Tightening torque: 19 Nm.
5. Unscrew the screws (1).
Tightening torque: 9 Nm.
6. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector.
7. Remove the floating caliper by moving it backwards.
8. Installation should be carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the above notes.
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