Rear

Brake calipers, servicing
Rear brakes with automatic adjustment





Note:
^ Always install the complete repair kit.
^ After replacing brake pads and before moving vehicle, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.
^ When siphoning brake Fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake Fluid. Brake Fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake Fluid with your mouth!
^ Brakes can be tested on all normal commercial test equipment, provided the two brake test rollers are not driven faster than 5.5 km/in.
1. Self-locking bolts, 35 Nm
^ Always replace
^ When loosening and tightening counterhold on guide pin
2. Brake pads
^ Brake pad sets on both sides of axle must always be replaced together
^ Checking thickness
3. Ribbed bolt, 95 Nm
4. Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap
^ Supplied as pre-assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins
5. Ribbed bolt, 95 Nm
6. Brake disc
^ Brake pad sets on both sides of axle must always be replaced together
^ Remove brake caliper before removing
7. Brake caliper housing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
^ Tighten brake hose to brake caliper housing to 45 Nm
^ Hose must be installed twist-free