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CII 41 Caliper






Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

Install the 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, the 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 screw, 10 Nm

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

4 Bolt, 35 Nm

Replace

Self locking

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

5 Guide pin with stepping

Shorter than - item 6 -.

Grease before pulling on protective cap.

6 Guide pins

Longer than - item 5 -.

7 Protective cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin.

8 Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap

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.

9 Protective cap

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip.

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

10 Piston with automatic adjustment

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

Before assembling, thinly coat piston with assembly paste (G 052 150 A2).

11 Seal

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