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Brake Calipers C38, Servicing



Brake calipers, servicing

Note:
^ When carrying out repairs install all parts supplied in repair kit.
^ Apply thin coat of lithium grease G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinder, piston and seal.





1. Self-locking bolt, 35 Nm
^ Always replace
^ Counter hold on guide pin when loosening and tightening

2. Brake caliper housing with lever for parking brake cable
^ Replace brake caliper housing if there is a leak at the lever for parking brake cable
^ After repairing, pre-bleed brake caliper housing

3. Bleeder valve
4. Dust cap
^ Install onto bleeder valve

5. Sealing ring
6. Piston with automatic adjustment
7. Guide pin
^ Lubricate before installing protective cap

8. Protective seal
^ Push outer sealing lip onto piston

9. Protective cap
^ Insert onto brake carrier and guide pin

10. Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap
^ Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, replace using repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.