C41/C43

Brake calipers, servicing

Rear wheel brakes with automatic adjustment

Note:
^ Install all parts supplied in repair kit.
^ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
^ To extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir, use a bleeder bottle that only comes into contact with brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!





1 - Self-locking hex bolt, 35 Nm

^ Always replace
^ Counter hold guide pin when loosening and tightening

2 - Brake caliper housing

^ Remove before replacing brake pads
^ Do not twist hose when installing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
^ Servicing brake calipers

3 - Brake pads

^ Always replace both sides
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
^ Checking pad thickness

4 - Brake pad retaining spring

^ Always replace when changing pads

5 - Wheel bolts

^ Mount wheels

6 - Torx bolt

^ Tightening torque: 5 Nm

7 - Brake disc

^ Always replace both sides
^ Remove brake caliper prior to removing
^ Lubricate contact surfaces between brake disc and wheel hub with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2.
^ Make sure there is sufficient wear limit

8 - Hex socket head bolts, 75 Nm

^ M10�60
^ Always replace

9 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps

^ 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.

10 - Banjo bolt, 45 Nm

11 - Brake line with banjo union

^ Do not twist hose when installing
^ Remove from brake carrier to replace brake pads
^ Do not twist hose when installing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
^ Servicing brake calipers

12 - Seals