Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper Assembly 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 a thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2 ) to the brake cylinders, pistons and seals.

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





1 - Brake caliper with parking brake cable lever

• Replace brake caliper if leaking at parking brake cable lever.

• Pre-bleed brake caliper after repairing. Refer to => [ Brake Caliper Pre-Bleeding ] Brake Caliper Pre-Bleeding.

2 - Dust cap

3 - Bleeder valve, 10 Nm

• Apply a thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) to the threads before installing.

4 - Bolt, self locking, 35 Nm

• Replace

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

5 - Guide pins

• Grease before pulling on protective cap.

6 - Protective cap

• Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin.

7 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap

• CII 38 brake illustration.

• Supplied as pre-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.

8 - Protective cap

• Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip.

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

9 - Piston with automatic adjustment

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

• Apply thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2 ) to piston before inserting.

10 - Seal

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