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CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper Overview






CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, 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 assembly paste 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). Refer to => [ Brake Caliper, Pre-Bleeding ] Brake Caliper, Pre-Bleeding.

CI 38 and CII 38 Brake Calipers, Assembly Overview






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 Valve

10 Nm

Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to the threads before screwing in.

4 - Hex Bolt, Self-Locking

Replace

35 Nm

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin

5 - Guide Pins

Grease before pulling on protective cap

6 - Protective Cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin

7 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

CII 38 brake illustration

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.

8 - Protective Cap

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip

Removing and installing, refer to => [ CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper ] CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper

9 - Piston with Automatic Adjustment

Removing and installing, refer to => [ CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper ] CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper

Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before inserting

10 - Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper ] CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper

CII 41 Brake Assembly Overview

15 inch from calendar week 32/04






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 Valve

10 Nm

Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to the threads before screwing in.

4 - Hex Bolt, Self-Locking

Replace

35 Nm

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin

5 - Guide Pin with Stepping

Shorter than item 6

Grease before pulling on protective cap

6 - Guide Pins

Longer than item 5

Grease before pulling on protective cap

7 - Protective Cap

Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin

8 - Brake Pad with Damper

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.

9 - Protective Cap

Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip

Removing and installing, refer to => [ CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper ] CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper

10 - Piston with Automatic Adjustment

Removing and installing, refer to => [ CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper ] CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper

Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before inserting

11 - Seal

Removing and installing, refer to => [ CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper ] CI 38, CII 38 CII 41 Brake Calipers, Rear Brake Caliper