Rear Brake Caliper Overview, C38

Rear Brake Caliper Overview, C38

• 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 lithium grease (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 to the vehicle (without brake pads). Refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper, Pre-Bleeding ] Procedures.






1 - Brake Caliper with Parking Brake Cable Lever

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

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

2 - Cap

3 - Bleed Valve

• 10 Nm

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

4 - Bolt

• 35 Nm

• Always replace.

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

5 - Guide Pin

• Lubricate before installing the cap.

6 - Cap

• Installed on the brake carrier and guide pin.

7 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pin and Cap

• Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on the guide pins.

• If the caps or guide pins are damaged, install them from the repair kit. Use the supplied grease packet to lubricate the guide pins.

8 - Cap

• Pull onto the piston with the outer seal.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston, C38 an CII 41 ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston, C38 an CII 41.

9 - Piston with Automatic Adjustment

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston, C38 an CII 41 ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston, C38 an CII 41.

• Apply thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to the piston before installing.

10 - Seal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston, C38 an CII 41 ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston, C38 an CII 41.