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Remove and install front wheel brake disc (Z 17 DTH engine) > < Remove and install front wheel brake linings (Z 17 DTH engine)

Remove and install rear wheel brake linings / apply adhesive foil

  Remove

1.   Release parking brake
2.   Detach appropriate rear wheel
•   Unscrew 4 x screws
Note:   Mark position in relation to centre of wheel
3.   Release brake calliper
•   Unhitch parking brake cable
Pull off locking plate (3)
•   Unscrew 1 x screw (1)
Note:   Hold against hexagon of guide pin (2).
•   Fold brake calliper upwards
Object Number: 2406803  Size: DEFAULT


Important:   Brake fluid rises in container, if necessary suction off with standard suction bottle.
4.   Turn back piston
•   Turn back piston with KM-6007 (1) and KM-6007-30 (2)
Note:   The collar of KM-6007-30 should point towards the hand wheel. Turn piston back to limit stop. Then turn piston out until a groove is in a direct line with the window of the brake calliper (arrow). Illustration shows finished assembly.
Object Number: 2406103  Size: DEFAULT


5.   Detach brake calliper
•   Unscrew 1 x screw (1)
Note:   Hold against hexagon of guide pin (2).
•   Attach brake calliper at correct place
Note:   The brake calliper should be detached before fitting the brake linings.
Object Number: 2406804  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Remove brake lining
•   Remove brake linings with sliding plates
7.   Clean brake calliper
•   Clean brake lining guides in retaining frame. Remove residue stuck to brake pistons and brake calliper. Clean screw thread in brake calliper
Important:   The surface / paint coat of the brake lining plate must not be damaged.
8.   Clean brake linings
•   Remove adhesive residue from brake linings
Note:   Use commercial brake cleaner
9.   Check all the attaching parts for damage
Note:   If the brake calliper is leaking, there is damage to the protective cap on the piston or the sealing collar of the mounting frame, replace relevant component
  • Brake calliper of rear wheel brake LUREF_1.gif
  • Mounting frame for brake calliper of rear wheel brake LUREF_1.gif

  Install

10.   Apply new adhesive foil to brake linings
•   Apply adhesive foil (1) to brake lining plate
Note:   Do not pull the backing paper away from the adhesive foil yet
Object Number: 2406832  Size: DEFAULT


11.   Install brake linings
•   Apply special grease to brake lining guides in retaining frame (arrows)
•   Apply special grease to sliding plates (1) and insert in retaining frame
•   Insert brake linings (2) in the sliding plates on the retaining frame
•   Remove backing paper
Object Number: 2406805  Size: DEFAULT


12.   Attach brake calliper
•   Attach brake calliper radially over brake linings to retaining frame
Note:   Ensure that the brake calliper only comes into contact with the brake linings once correctly positioned.
•   Coat 2x new bolts (1) with locking compound and tighten ( 25 Nm )
Note:   Hold against hexagon of guide pin (2).
•   Hitch up parking brake cable
Attach locking plate (3)
Object Number: 2406104  Size: DEFAULT


13.   Attach rear wheel
•   Tighten 4x bolts ( 110 Nm )
Note:   Observe installation position.
14.   Check brake fluid level and correct if necessary

Remove and install front wheel brake disc (Z 17 DTH engine) > < Remove and install front wheel brake linings (Z 17 DTH engine)