C 38/CII 38 Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

C 38/CII 38 Rear Brake Caliper Assembly 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.





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 Bolt, 35 Nm

• Self-locking

• Replace

• 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

• Supplied as pre-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.

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

9 Piston with Automatic Adjustment

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

• Apply thin coat of assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) to the piston.

10 Seal

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.