14.5. CHANGING BRAKE PADS

New brake pads are thicker than worn out specimens, so it is necessary to press back the piston into the brake calliper. The amount of fluid that you straight from the cylinders flow back into the reservoir. Make sure that this does not overflow.
- Put a large screwdriver between the brake disc and a brake pad and press it inside until the piston is pushed completely.
- Pull one end of the double spring back and press the pad down and pull it back out and take note of how it was fitted.
- Mount first the new brake pad before you start on the other side of the disc. This prevents the piston from being pressed against the calliper.
- Press the (new) brake pad completely and then back up so that the spring falls in the opening.
- Repeat this procedure with the other brake pads; always replace both sides.
- Press the brake pedal a couple of times so the pistons fix themselves before you drive.
- Check the brake fluid level if necessary with the green LHM oil.

The first time you will notice that the brakes do not work optimally because the pads have to wear on the disc.

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