Running gearRepairing rear brake caliper
| Repairing rear brake caliper |
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| Apply thin coat of brake fluid to brake cylinder, piston and sealing ring. |
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| When carrying out repairs install all parts supplied in repair kit. |
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| New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled. |
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| When carrying out repairs it is essential to appropriately pre-bleed the brake calipers (without brake pads) before installing in the vehicle → Chapter. |
| 1 - | Self locking bolts, 35 Nm |
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| When loosening and tightening, counter hold on guide pin. |
| 3 - | Piston with automatic adjustment |
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| Pull outer sealing lip onto piston. |
| 7 - | Brake caliper housing with lever for handbrake cable |
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| If a leak exists at the handbrake cable lever, renew brake caliper housing. |
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| After repairing, pre-bleed brake caliper housing → Chapter |
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| Lubricate before installing protective cap |
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| Insert onto brake carrier and guide pin |
| 10 - | Brake carrier with guide pin and protective cap |
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| Supplied as replacement part, assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins. |
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| If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins. |
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