B3FG2JK1 - 307

REMOVAL - REFITTING REAR BRAKE PADS (CALIPER LUCAS)

1 - SPECIAL TOOLS

[1] Pliers DF 6.1 .

2 - REMOVAL

Remove the filter from the brake fluid reservoir .

Partially drain the brake fluid reservoir using a clean syringe .

Refit the brake fluid reservoir filter .

Uncouple the handbrake cable (1) from its housing (2) .

Remove the bolt (3) .

Tilt the caliper (4) and push back the piston (5) using the tool FACOM DF6 1 .

Check :

• the seal around the piston (5)
• condition and fit of the cap (6) and bellows (7)
• THE DISC FOR WEAR

Check the free movement of the caliper sliding sleeves .

Replace any defective parts .

3 - REFITTING

Clean :

• the caliper
• the brake disc using a suitable solvent ( type HENKEL )

Fit the brake pads .

Push back the caliper (4) .

WARNING : handle the caliper carefully in order not to strain the top pin .

Fit a new bolt (3) coated with threadlock loctite .

Tighten the bolt (3) to 3.8 da.Nm .

Refit the handbrake cable (1) in its housing (2) .

Check the brake fluid level and top up if necessary .

IMPERATIVE : press the brake pedal several times, smoothly and gradually, engine running, before driving the vehicle .