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Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview






Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview






1 - Bolt

Self-locking

Always replace after removal.

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin.

35 Nm

2 - Bleeder Screw

Apply a thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to the threads before screwing in.

10 Nm

3 - Protective Cap

4 - Guide Pins

Grease before pulling on protective cap.

5 - Protective Cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin.

6 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.

If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

7 - Protective Cap

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip

8 - Piston with Automatic Adjustment

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

Apply thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to piston.

9 - Seal

Do not damage when installing piston.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

10 - Brake Caliper Housing with Parking Brake Cable Lever

Replace if leaking at parking brake cable lever.

Pre-bleed caliper housing after repairing. Refer to => [ Pre-Bleed Brake Caliper ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.