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Ceramic CSIC






Brake Caliper, Servicing

When servicing, completely install repair kit.

Apply thin coat of assembly paste to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.





1 - Self-locking bolt

Torque specification, 35 Nm

Always replace

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin

2 - Brake caliper housing with actuator

Brake caliper is not designed to be disconnected from actuator

Pre-bleed caliper housing after repairing => [ Brake System Bleeding ] Brake System, Bleeding

3 - Bleeder screw

4 - Dust cap

Push onto bleed valve

5 - Sealing ring

Removing and installing => [ Brake Caliper Piston ] Brake Caliper Piston

6 - Pressure nut

To operate parking brake

7 - Pistons

Removing and installing => [ Brake Caliper Piston ] Brake Caliper Piston

8 - Guide pins

Grease before pulling on protective cap

9 - Protective cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin

10 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap

Supplied as pre-assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins

If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

11 - Protective cap

Removing and installing => [ Brake Caliper Piston ] Brake Caliper Piston

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip