Brake systems · Brakes – mechanism · Repairing rear brakes (disc brakes)
Repairing rear brakes (disc brakes)
- 1 Torx bolt, 4 Nm
- 2 Brake disc
- Thickness ⇒ 2.3.2 Rear brakes (disc brakes)
- Wear limit ⇒ 2.3.2 Rear brakes (disc brakes)
- Always renew on both sides of an axle.
- Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing.
- Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
- 3 Hexagon bolt
- ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 42; Assembly overview: wheel bearings, disc brakes.
- 4 Splash plate
- 5 Handbrake cable
- Adjusting handbrake ⇒ 4.4 Adjusting handbrake.
- 6 Axle beam
- 7 Hexagon socket head bolt, 30 Nm and turn 30° further
- 8 Brake hose
- With banjo bolt and seals
- Specified torque of banjo bolt to brake caliper: 38 Nm
- Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads.
- 9 Self-locking hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
- Always renew after removing.
- 10 Brake caliper
- Repairing ⇒ 2 Repairing rear brake calipers.
- Removing and installing ⇒ 3.1 Removing and installing brake pads/linings.
- 11 Brake pads
- Thickness: 11.5 mm
- Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.
- Checking thickness ⇒ Maintenance; Booklet; Front and rear brake pads/linings: Checking thickness.
- Always renew on both sides of an axle.
- Removing and installing ⇒ 3.1 Removing and installing brake pads/linings.
- 12 Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap
- Supplied as genuine part, assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins.
- If protective cap or guide pins are damaged, install set of repair components. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.