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Brake Caliper Assembly Overview, C38






Brake Caliper Assembly Overview, C38

Rear brakes with automatic adjustment

Install all parts supplied in the repair kit.





1 - Brake rotor

Always replace both sides.

Remove the brake caliper prior to removing.

Tighten evenly, on both sides, starting from thickness when new.

Allocation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Specifications ] Rear Brake Specifications.

Thickness, refer to => [ Rear Brake Specifications ] Rear Brake Specifications.

2 - Ribbed bolt, 75 Nm

M10 x 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 the guide pins.

If the protective caps or guide pins are damaged, replace them using the repair kit. Use the grease packet supplied to lubricate the guide pins.

4 - Ribbed bolt, 75 Nm

Always replace.

M10 x 1.25 x 50.

5 - Brake pads

Always replace both sides

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads, C38 ] Brake Pads, C38.

Check pad thickness.

6 - Brake rotor dust shield

7 - Bolt, 10 Nm

M6 x 12

8 - Self-locking bolt, 35 Nm

Always replace.

When loosening and tightening, counter hold on the guide pin.

9 - Brake caliper housing

Do not disconnect the brake hose when changing brake pads.

Servicing brake calipers, refer to => [ Brake Caliper Component Overview, C38 ] Brake Caliper Component Overview, C38.

10 - Wheel bolts

Removing and installing the wheels. Refer to => Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension

11 - Torx bolt

Tightening specification: 5 Nm