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Removing and installing brake pads - floating caliper disc brake C54
Removing and installing brake pads - floating caliper disc brake C54
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Piston jig -MP9-403-
t  Brake filling and bleeding device, e. g. -VAS 5234-
t  Bleeding bottle (commercially available)
t  Brake fluid → Chapter
t  Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter
Removing:
–  Remove wheel.
  Note
t  When removing mark the brake pads you intend to keep using. Install in the same location, as otherwise this may cause uneven braking!
t  Do not unscrew the brake hose when replacing the brake pad.
t  If brake pads are changed, replace heat shield in the caliper and pad retaining plates.
–  Disconnect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this).
–  Detach brake line from fixture at wheel bearing housing.
   
–  Screw out bolt -1-.
–  Remove brake caliper -2- and secure with wire in such a way that the weight of the brake caliper does not pull on or damage the brake hose.
  S46-0122
–  Remove heat shield -2-.
–  Take out brake pad -1-.
–  Swivel brake pad -4- out to the side in -direction of arrow A- and at the same time take out to the front in -direction of arrow B-.
–  Remove pad retaining plates -3- and -5-.
Installing:
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the following:
  Note
Drain brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using a ventilation bottle before pushing the piston back in.
  Caution
Brake fluid is toxic and must never be sucked off by mouth.
  Note
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing and brake carrier.
–  Clean the brake caliper.
–  Clean contact surfaces for pad retaining plates at the brake carrier, remove any corrosion present.
  S46-0123
–  Push piston back with piston jig -MP9-403-.
–  Install the heat shield.
Fitting location: insert plate at heat shield into the opening (slot) of the brake caliper.
–  Install the pad retaining plate.
–  Insert brake pads.
–  Fit brake caliper to the brake carrier.
   Do this while using new collar screws from the repair set.
–  Attach brake line to fixture and secure with new clip.
–  Connect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this).
–  Attach the wheel.
  Note
t  Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter.
t  After each brake pad replacement, forcefully apply the brake pedal repeatedly to ensure the brake pads go into their normal operating position.
t  Check brake fluid level after replacing the brake pads, if necessary top up with brake fluid.
  S46-0124
Tightening torques:
Brake caliper to brake carrier
t  Use new screws!
30 Nm
Wheel bolts120 Nm

   

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