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Rear Brake Calipers C38, Servicing



Brake calipers, servicing

Rear brakes with automatic adjustment

Note: Install all parts supplied in repair kit.





1. Brake disc
^ Always replace both sides
^ Remove brake caliper prior to removing
^ Always dress evenly, on both sides, starting from thickness when new

2. Ribbed bolt, 75 Nm
^ M10�1.25 x 60
^ Always replace
^ Use socket T40027

3. Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps
^ Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, replace using repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.

4. Ribbed bolt, 75 Nm
^ Always replace
^ M10�1.25 x 50

5. Brake pads
^ Always replace both sides
^ Checking pad thickness

6. Brake disc cover
7. Collar bolt, 10 Nm
^ M6�12

8. Self-locking bolt, 35 Nm
^ Always replace
^ When loosening and tightening, counter-hold on guide pin

9. Brake caliper housing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
^ Servicing brake calipers

10. Wheel bolts
11. Torx bolt
^ Tightening torque: 5 Nm