31A-4
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
31A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Check the thickness of the front brake pads (see
30A, General information, Brake: Specifications,
page 30A-13) .
a Clean using a wire brush and BRAKE CLEANER
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products):
-the front brake calliper mountings,
-the front brake callipers,
-the brake discs.
a Push the piston (after coating it with grease from the
repair kit) using the (1) until it is at the end of its
bore.
a parts always to be replaced: Front brake calliper
guide pin bolt.
a Always replace the noise-reducing fins.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Refit the noise-reducing fins.
a Install the brake pads starting from the inside.
a Tilt the calliper downwards to return it to its original
position.
a Refit a new guide pin bolt.
a Torque tighten the guide pin bolt (34 N.m).
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.