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Rear Brake Caliper Overview, CII 41






Rear Brake Caliper Overview, CII 41

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 thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.

In case of repair, the brake calipers must always be pre-bled before being installed in 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 if removed.

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

5 - Guide Pin

Lubricate before installing the cap.

6 - Cap

Install on the brake carrier and guide pin.

7 - Rear Brake Carrier

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

If the protective cap or guide pins are damaged use them from the repair kit. Use the grease packet supplied to lubricate the guide pins.

8 - Cap

Pull onto the piston with 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.