Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing

Rear brake caliper, servicing





Note:
^ When repairing install all parts supplied in repair kit.
^ New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and pre-bled.
^ Apply thin coat of assembly lubricant G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.
^ When carrying out repairs it is essential to pre-bleed the brake calipers (without brake pads) before installing in the vehicle.

1- Self-locking hex bolt, 35 Nm (26 ft. lb)
^ Always replace
^ When loosening and tightening counter-hold on guide pin
2- Bleeder valve, 11 Nm (8.1 ft. lb)





^ Apply thin coat of assembly lubricant G 052 150 A2 to threads before installing
3- Dust 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 pin and protective cap
^ Replacement part is assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate the guide pins.





7- Protective seal
^ Pull outer sealing lip onto piston
8- Piston with automatic adjustment
^ Apply thin coat of assembly lubricant G 052 150 A2 to piston before inserting
9- Sealing ring
10- Brake caliper housing with parking brake cable lever
^ If a leak exists at the parking brake cable lever replace brake caliper housing
^ After repairing, pre-bleed caliper housing