Removing and installing brake caliper FS III

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Removal wedge - 3409-

• Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

1.2.1 Removing

• Press piston out of brake caliper using compressed air.

Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damage to the piston.

• Remove seal using wedge 3409.

When removing ensure that the surface of the cylinder is not damaged.

1.2.2 Installing

• The surfaces of the piston and seal must be cleaned only with methylated spirits and then dried.

• Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston and seal before inserting.
• Insert seal into brake caliper.

• Place protective cap with outer sealing lip on piston.

• Insert inner sealing lip into groove in cylinder using wedge 3409.

When doing this, hold piston in front of brake caliper.

• Press piston into brake caliper using piston resetting tool.

The outer sealing lip on the protective cap will then slip into the piston groove.