Brake Pads Rear

Brake pads rear

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Loosen the adjustment of the parking brake, according to Parking brake, adjusting Adjustments Parking brake, adjusting Adjustments.
Remove the wheels on both sides.
Install 2 wheel nuts on both sides and tighten finger-tight to keep the brake disc in place.

Removing the brake pads





Note! Minimum thickness for replacing the brake pads = 2 mm.

Remove:
- the spring (3)
- the protective caps (1)
- the locating pins (2), use a 7 mm hex socket
- the brake caliper. Hang it up so that it is not damaged
- the brake pads.

Note! Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed.

Cleaning the brake caliper
Clean and check the brake caliper and dust cover.
Clean and check the brake pad mating surfaces in the brake caliper and caliper holder.

Note! If the dust boot is damaged dirt may have penetrated the cylinder. If this is the case the caliper must be replaced.

Brake disc check
Check brake disc friction surfaces.
If the brake disc displays signs of out-of-true, check its lateral run out. See: Brake disc rear, checking Brake Disc Rear, Checking.
Replace the brake disc if it displays signs of heavy wear, variable thickness or similar. To replace, see: Rear brake disc Brake Disc Rear, Replacing.

Note! Minimum disc thickness/replacement limit = 9.0 mm. Minimum recommended disc thickness when installing new brake pads = 9.8 mm.

Tightening torque

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. Tightening Torque.

Installing brake pads




Press back the piston in the cylinder on the brake caliper. Use the press tool together with 999 7091 Spanner 999 7091 Spanner.
Check that the dust cover is correctly positioned.




Install the new brake pads.

Note! The brake pad with spring shall be placed in against the brake caliper's piston.





Install:
- the brake caliper
- guide pins (2). Lubricate the guide pins with silicone grease. Tighten according to: Tightening torque Tightening Torque.

Note! Check the rubber sleeves of the locating pins. Replace if necessary.

- the protective caps (1)
- the spring (3).

Finishing

Checking and adjusting
Depress the brake pedal a few times. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Top up if necessary.
Install the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.
Check the parking brake. Adjust if necessary. See: Parking brake, adjusting Adjustments Parking brake, adjusting Adjustments.