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FN 3 Front Brake Caliper








FN 3 Front Brake Calipers, Servicing

Note:
^ Install all parts supplied in the repair kit.
^ New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.
^ Apply a thin coat of lubricant, Part No. G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.

1. Dust cap
2. Bleeder valve
^ Apply thin coat of assembly lubricant G 052 150 A2 to threads before installing
3. Cap
^ Insert in mounting bushing
4. Guide pin, 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
5. Mounting bushing
^ Insert into brake caliper housing
6. Brake caliper housing
7. Brake carrier
8. Retaining spring
^ Insert with both ends in holes in brake caliper housing
9. Piston seal
^ Removing and installing. Refer to Front caliper piston, removing and installing.
10. Piston
^ Removing and installing
^ Apply thin coat of Ensemble lubricant G 052 150 A2 to piston before installing
^ Piston diameter 54 mm (2.125 inch)
11. Protective seal Do not damage when inserting piston