Rear Brake Caliper Overview

Rear Brake Caliper Overview

• Install complete repair kit when servicing.

• Only use mineral spirits to clean brake parts.

• New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.

• Apply thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.

• In case of repair, brake calipers must always be pre-bled before being installed into vehicle (without brake pads) => [ Pre-Bleed Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper Piston.






1 - Bolt

• Always replace after removal

• 35 Nm

• Self-locking

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

2 - Bleeder Screw

• 10 Nm

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

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 => [ Brake Caliper Piston ] 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 => [ Brake Caliper Piston ] 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 => [ Pre-Bleed Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper Piston