FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Overview







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

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






1 - Bolt

Always replace after removal

35 Nm

Self-locking

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin

2 - Bleeder Screw

10 Nm

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

3 - Protective Cap

4 - Guide Pins

Grease before pulling on protective cap

5 - Protective Cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin

6 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

Supplied as an 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.

7 - Protective Cap

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip

8 - Piston with Automatic Adjustment

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

Apply thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2) to piston

9 - Seal

Do not damage when installing piston

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

10 - Brake Caliper Housing with Parking Brake Cable Lever

Replace if leaking at parking brake cable lever

Pre-bleed caliper housing after repairing => [ Pre-Bleed Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper Piston