Brake system

Assembly overview - rear brake caliper

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When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.

Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.

New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.

Assembly overview - rear brake caliper
1 - Brake caliper
2 - Damper bushes
3 - Guide pin
4 - Cover caps
5 - Hexagon socket head bolt

8 N·m

6 - Parking brake motor
7 - Sealing ring

Renew

8 - Thrust nut

Removing and installing not possible

9 - Sealing ring

Removing and installing not possible.

10 - Piston

Removing and installing not possible.

11 - Protective cap

Removing and installing → Chapter

Note The brake caliper does not need to be removed in order to renew the protective cap; do not unbolt the break hose.
12 - Bleeder valve

Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to thread before screwing in.

10 N·m

13 - Dust cap

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