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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)07 · 06 Brake system
07 · Brakes

Maintenance

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Hand Brake › Maintenance
06 Brake systemMaintenance

Maintenance

RH/LH Handbrake Caliper-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Handbrake Caliper-Renew RH 06.05.AB
Handbrake Caliper-Renew LH 06.05.BB

WARNING BEFORE MOVING OFF, OPERATE THE HANDBRAKE 2 OR 3 TIMES TO ENSURE THE HANDBRAKE WORKS CORRECTLY. HANDBRAKE CALIPER PISTONS MAY REQUIRE TRAVEL TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PADS AND DISC.

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  2. Remove road wheel/s.
  3. Ensure handbrake lever is fully released.
  4. Release handbrake adjustment (both sides).
  5. Release inner cable eyelet from lever, compress ring clip (special tool) and remove cable (see Fig. 1).
Handbrake cable removal with special tool compressing ring clip
Fig. 1

ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR AQUEOUS BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE DUST. NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR.

  1. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
  2. Remove pads and shims from Caliper.
  3. Remove Caliper bolts (x2) and Caliper.

Installation

  1. Clean pads, pins and spring.
  2. Install new Caliper, secure bolts (x2) and tighten.
  3. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins and shims.
  4. Install pads into Caliper.
  5. Install retaining pins and spring to Caliper.
  6. Operate lever on Caliper until pads contact disc.
  7. Install cable to Caliper.

Handbrake Lever Assembly-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Handbrake Lever Assembly-Renew 06.05.CB

Removal

  1. Remove driver's seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and Refit).
  2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  3. Remove road wheel/s.
  4. Release handbrake adjustment (both sides).
  5. Remove warning light switch Lucar connection.
  6. Remove handbrake lever bracket (4 x bolts).
  7. Remove clevis pin and clip from lever.

Installation

  1. Install cable to lever.
  2. Install lever to body (bolts x4) and tighten).
  3. Connect warning light switch Lucar connection.
  4. Install driver's seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - LH - Remove for Access and Refit).
  5. Adjust handbrake cable (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly - Renew).

Handbrake Pad Set-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Handbrake Pad Set-Renew 06.05.DB

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  2. Remove road wheel/s.
  3. Ensure handbrake lever is fully released.
  4. Release handbrake adjustment (both sides).
  5. Remove brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
  6. Remove pads from Caliper.

ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR AQUEOUS BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE DUST. NEVER USE COMPRESSED AIR.

Installation

  1. Clean pads, pins and spring.
  2. Install new Caliper, secure bolts (x2) and tighten.
  3. Apply anti-seize compound to pads, pins and shims.
  4. Install pads into Caliper.
  5. Install retaining pins and spring to Caliper.
  6. Operate lever on Caliper until pads contact disc.
  7. Install cable to Caliper.

Adjust handbrake cable (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.05.DC Handbrake Cable Assembly - Renew).

  1. Install road wheel/s.
  2. Lower vehicle on ramp.

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