Geely Emgrand X7. Manual part — 383

6.2.5 Dismantle and installation

6.2.5.1 Brake pad replacement －front

Dismantle procedure：

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Warning!

See warnings for vehicle lifting in warnings and
precaution.

See warnings for brake dust in warning and
precaution.

1. Lifting vehicle method see 1.3 lifting vehicle

Notes:

In order to keep the wheels balanced, mark the
position of the hub with respect to the hub before
dismantling the tires.

2. For dismantling of front wheels, refer to 4.4.5.1

Replacement of wheels.

3. Dismantle lower assembly bolt of brake caliper.

4. Turn the brake caliper upwards.

5. Dismantle the brake pad.

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6. Check the brake pad.

Standard thickness:12mm(305in)

Min. thickness:2mm (51in)

Notes:

If the brake pad lining is less than minimum value,
replace the front brake pad.

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Installation Procedure:

1. Inspect thickness of brake pad

2. Install brake pad into brake caliper.

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3. If necessary, use special tool to push piston.

Notes:

Be careful when pulling the brake caliper downward
and assembling the bolt at the lower end. Do not
damage the piston dustproof sealing element.

4. Pull down the brake caliper and install the lower

assembly bolt.

Torque: 110Nm (Metric) 81. 4lb-f t(English
system)

5. Install the front wheels aligning to the mark made

during the dismantlement.

6. Lower the vehicle.

Notes:

Similarly disassembly method of left/right front brake
pad.

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6.2.5.2 Brake caliper replacement —front

Dismantle procedure：

2

1

3

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Warning!

See warnings for vehicle lifting in Warnings and
precaution .

Special precaution for brake fluid affected paint and
electrical component see warning and caution.

1. For lifting vehicle refer to 1.3 lifting vehicle.

Notes:

In order to keep the wheels balanced, mark the
position of the hub with respect to the hub before
dismantling the tires.

2. For dismantling of front wheel, refer to 4.4.5.1

replacement of wheels.

3. Dismantle inlet bolt 1 of brake hose of brake

caliper, and plug brake caliper inlet and brake
hose, to prevent brake fluid from lossing and
pollution.

4. Dismantle upper and lower fixing bolts 2 of

brake caliper.

Installation Procedure:

1. Install upper /lower fixing bolt 1 of brake caliper.

Torque:30 Nm (Metric) 22.2 lb-ft (English

system)

2. Install 2 brake caliper brake hose fixing bolts.

Torque:30 Nm (Metric) 22.2 lb-ft (English
system)

3. Install the front wheels

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Add clean brake fluid into the master cylinder

reservoir to the correct level.

6. For exhausting of the air in the brake system, see

6.4.5.5 hydraulic brake system air purging
procedures.

Notes:

Similarly disassembly method of left/right front brake
caliper.

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6.2.5.3 Brake disc replacement

Dismantle procedure：

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Warning!

See Warnings for lifting vehicle in warning and
precaution .

1. For lifting vehicle see 1.3 lifting vehicle.

Notes:

In order to keep the wheels balanced, mark the
position of the hub with respect to the hub before
dismantling the tires.

2. For dismantling of front wheels, refer to 4.4.5.1

Replacement of wheels.

3. For dismantling of brake pad, refer to 6.2.5.1

replacement of brake pad- front.

4. Dismantle upper and lower fixing bolts of brake

caliper.

Notes:

To dismantle the brake caliper, you do not need to
dismantle the brake caliper brake hose but should
hang the brake caliper with a steel wire to avoid
damaging the brake hose.

5. Remove the fixing bolts for the brake caliper

anchor.

6. Dismantle the brake disc.

Notes:

The matching mark is marked on the brake disc and
the axle hub.

7. Check the thickness of the brake disc. If the

thickness of the front brake disc is smaller than
the minimum, then replace the front brake disc.

Standard thickness:18mm(457in)

Min. thickness:16mm (406in)

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