Overview - Rear Brakes

NOTE:

Only Install Complete Repair Kit.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Exploded View Of Rear Brakes

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Self-Locking Bolt
- 12 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
Electromechanical Parking Brake Actuator
- Refer to ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE CONTROL MODULE -J540-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to LEFT/RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Seal
- Always replace.
Self-Locking Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Always replace.
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the guide pin
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
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Brake Hose
- To brake caliper: 20 Nm
- Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads
- Make sure that retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.
- Install hose without twisting
Brake Caliper Housing
- Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
- Brake Caliper, Servicing
- it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING
Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap
- 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 the guide pins.
- it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Brake Pads
- Always Replace On Both Axles.
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Check the brake pad thickness. Refer to appropriate service information.
- it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
  NOTE:
  The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor and brake pad.
10 -Brake Pad Retaining Plate
- Always replace when pads are replaced
  NOTE:
  The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor and brake pad.
Wheel Bolts
- Install the wheels. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING / WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Brake Rotor
- Wear limit. Refer to PR NUMBER ALLOCATION - BRAKES .
- Always Replace On Both Axles.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to REPLACING THE BRAKE ROTOR
Hex Bolts
- 10 Nm
Brake Shield
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 100 Nm + 90°
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.
Bolts
- 100 Nm + 90°
  NOTE:
  Clean Bolts Before Reusing
  
  Replace Damaged Bolts
  
  Always replace self-locking bolts.

NOTE:

Close the bleed screw and tighten to 13 Nm.