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Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Brake Discs (Rear)

34 21 320 - Removing and installing/replacing both brake discs

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Remove rear wheels See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removing or Installing Front or
Rear Wheel

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Remove rear brake pads See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Removing and Installing/Replacing Brake Pads on Both Rear Disc Brakes

Important!

If the thickness of the brake discs drops below the minimum brake disc thickness See: Specifications/Technical Data/Rear Brake Discs (MIN TH),
then the brake discs must be replaced. 

In the case of perforated brake discs, new brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than the minimum brake disc thickness
See: Specifications/Technical Data/Rear Brake Discs (MIN TH).

Always replace brake discs in pairs.

New brake pads must always be fitted when replacing the brake discs.

Release screws (1) and remove brake anchor plate.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ See: Specifications/34 21 Rear Brake.

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