Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing

Rear brake caliper, servicing

Note:
^ When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
^ Only use mineral spirits to clean brake parts.
^ New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and pre-bled.
^ Apply a thin coat of assembly paste 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
^ Always replace
^ When loosening and tightening counter hold on guide pin

2 - Brake caliper housing with lever for parking brake cable
^ If a leak exists at lever for parking brake cable, replace brake caliper housing
^ After servicing, pre-bleed the brake caliper housing

3 - Bleeder valve
^ Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to the threads before screwing in.

4 - Dust cap

5 - Seal ring

6 - Piston with automatic adjustment
^ Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before installing

7 - Protective cap
^ Pull outer sealing lip onto piston

8 - Guide pins
^ Grease before pulling on protective cap

9 - Protective cap
^ Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin

10 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap
^ Supplied as replacement part assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged use repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.