Dacia Solenza 2004, Repair Manual

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FRONT AXLES ELEMENTS
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Brake lining (pads)
REMARK :
In order to maintain the brake efficiency,
the replacement of the brake lining (pads)
shall be made only in complete kit.
Brake pads brand TEXTAR are to be used
as spare parts.
DISMOUNTING
Loosen the front wheel attachment screws.
Lift the vehicle by means of a two-column
elevator.
Dismount the front wheel.
Disconnect the wear sensor wire.
Remove: - the safeties of the wedges (
1 );
- the wedges, by sliding them.
Detach the caliper assembly from the fork
together with the flexible hose.
Remove:
- the brake pads from fork seats
(maintaining springs are attached with them);
- the maintaining springs from the brake
pads.
REMARK :
It is forbidden to push the brake
pedal after the c alipers wer e
dismounted from the fork.
If the brake pads are not fully used
but on their friction surface, especially
in the middle pad channel, there are
material traces, it is recommended the
cleaning of these surfaces in order to
avoid the noise when braking.
Irregularly wear of one brake pad or
wear differences between the inner pad
the outside pad, greater than 10% of the
minimum remaining lining, impose the
kit replacement.
SPECIAL TOOLS
FR 500 Pushing piston device
1
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