B3FG0FK1 - 607

REMOVAL - REFITTING FRONT BRAKE PADS (LUCAS C 57) CALIPER

1 - SPECIAL TOOLS

[1] clamp type FACOM DF.6-1 + flanges DF.6-3 .

2 - REMOVAL

Remove the filter from the brake fluid reservoir .

Partially drain the brake fluid reservoir using a clean syringe .

Fit : The filter .

Disconnect the brake pad wear warning leads .

Remove the bolt (1) .

NOTE : immobilise the column (2) .

WARNING : do not damage the gaiter (4) of the pillar .

Pivot the caliper (5) .

Remove the brake pads .

Visually check :

• the sealing of the piston (6)
• condition and fit of the cap (7) and bellows (3) (4)

Check : THE DISC FOR WEAR .

Check the free movement of the caliper sliding sleeves (3) (4) .

Replace any defective parts .

3 - REFITTING

Clean carefully :

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

Using tool [1], push the piston fully into its bore .

Fit the brake pads .

Push back the caliper (5) .

NOTE : handle the caliper carefully in order not to strain the top pin (3) .

WARNING : make sure that the brake pad springs (8) are in the correct position .

Reconnect the brake pad wear warning leads .

Fit a new bolt (1) coated with threadlock loctite .

Tighten the bolt (1) to 2,5 da.Nm .

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 .

Tighten the wheel bolts to 9 da.Nm .