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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)07 · 06 Brake system
07 · Brakes

4. Rear Road Wheels Only.

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Front Disc Brake › 4. Rear Road Wheels Only.
06 Brake system4. Rear Road Wheels Only.
  1. Install the brake disc to the road wheel hub. Ensure that the surfaces of the disc and hub are clean and free from debris.

Torque screws (x2) to 10.5 Nm.

  1. Check brake disc ‘runout’ (Refer to ‘Specifications’, page 6-1-2).
  2. Install the caliper. Torque bolts (x2) to 20 Nm. + 66°-70° Nm.

4. Rear Road Wheels Only.

  1. Install the handbrake caliper. Torque bolts (x2) to 15 Nm. + 90°-94°.
  2. Install the road wheels (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).

⚠ Warning
Before moving off, pump the foot brake pedal 2 or 3 times to ensure the foot brake works correctly. Brake caliper pistons may require travel to contact the brake pads and disc.

  1. ‘Bed-in’ the brake pads (Refer to ‘Brake Pad ‘Bedding-in’’, page 6-1-6).

⚠ Warning
Always use a vacuum brush or aqueous brake cleaner to remove the brake lining dust. Never use an air line.

  1. Clean the caliper area using approved brake cleaning equipment.

Installation

  1. Install the brake pads. Note LH and RH shims from removal. Install the pad locating pins.
Diagram of brake pads showing shims

Brake Pads (Front and rear)

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Brake Pads Renew(Front) 06.03.DB
(Rear) 06.04.DB

Removal

Front calipers shown.

Place a cloth around the brake reservoir filler neck to absorb any possible brake fluid spillage.

  1. Raise the vehicle and make safe.
  2. For each affected wheel station remove the road wheel(s).

Retract the caliper pistons (allowing easier removal of caliper). Retracting the caliper pistons may cause the brake fluid reservoir to overflow.

  1. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor.
Close-up photo of the brake pad wear sensor connector
  1. Remove the brake pads. Note LH and RH shims for installation.

When installing new brake pads, install a new brake pad wear sensor.

  1. Connect the brake pad wear sensor to the brake pads.
  2. Install the road wheels (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).

⚠ Warning
Before moving off, pump the foot brake pedal 2 or 3 times to ensure the foot brake works correctly. Brake caliper pistons may require travel to contact the brake pads and disc.

  1. ‘Bed-in’ the brake pads (Refer to ‘Brake Pad ‘Bedding-in’’, page 6-1-6).

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