Overview - Rear Brakes, Steel Brakes
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NOTE:
Applies to all steel rear brakes
- Electromechanical Parking Brake Motor
- Left Parking Brake Motor -V282- /Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-
- Left Parking Brake Motor -V282- /Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-, removing and installing. Refer to LEFT/RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module -J540-, removing and installing. Refer to Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module -J540-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolts
- 12 Nm
- Brake Pad Wear Sensor
- Replace if damaged
- Left Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G36- /Right Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G37-
- For inner brake pad
- Cannot be removed without being damaged
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .
- Bleed Screw
- 13 Nm
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING
.NOTE:
It must be bled on each bleeder screw. Bleed the brake caliper with two bleed screws first on the inner screw.
- Protective Cap
- Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Self-locking
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the guide pin
- Bracket
- For the connector
- Protective Cover
- For the guide pins
- Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use the supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins
- Guide Pin
- Check ease of movement
- Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use the supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins
- Bolt
- 100 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- With a washer
- Note the different bolt lengths. The long bolt sits above.
- Brake Hose
- 20 Nm (brake hose to brake caliper)
- Replace if damaged
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle.
- Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
- Bracket
- For brake hose
- Welded onto the body
- Spring
- Replace if damaged
- Brake Line
- 14 Nm (brake line to brake hose)
- Bracket
- For brake hose and electrical wires
- Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Stub Axle Carrier
- Brake Shield
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Brake Rotor
- Always replace on both sides of the axle
- Allocation. Refer to the parts information.
- Wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Brake Pad Spring
- Replace when pads are replaced
- Make sure it fits correctly in the brake carrier
- Brake Pads
- Always replace on both sides of the axle
- Allocation. Refer to the parts information.
- Checking pad thickness. Refer to appropriate service information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .
- Note installation position:
- Identification "BA" = outer brake pad
- Identification "BI" = inner brake pad with brake pad wear indicator mount
- Brake Pad Spring
- Replace when pads are replaced
- Make sure it fits correctly in the brake carrier
- Brake Carrier
- Delivered as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on the guide pins
- Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use the supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins
- Brake Caliper
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .
- Replacing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING, STEEL BRAKES .
- Servicing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- O-ring
- Replace after removing