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Overview - Rear Brakes: Notes

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NOTE:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always replace damaged nuts and bolts.

NOTE:

The rear brakes for a vehicle with FWD and multi-link suspension is shown.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brakes
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  1. Brake Line
    • 14 Nm
  2. Bracket
    • For the brake line/hose
    • On the body
  3. Spring
    • Replace if damaged
  4. Brake Hose
    • Make sure it is in the installation position
  5. Bleed Screw
    • Before installing, thinly coat with Assembly Paste:G 052 150 A2  .
    • 10 Nm
  6. Protective Cap
  7. Seal
    • Replace after removing.
  8. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  9. Parking Brake Motor
  10. Cap
    • For the guide pins
  11. Guide Pin
    • 35 Nm
  12. Wheel Bearing Housing
  13. Bolt
    • 90 Nm + 90°
    • Replace after removing.
  14. Brake Shield
  15. Brake Rotor
    • Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. Use rust remover, if necessary, otherwise the brake rotor could be damaged.
    • Replace on both sides of axle if worn.
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  16. Bolt
    • 12 Nm
  17. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  18. Brake Carrier
  19. Spring
  20. Outer Brake Pad
  21. Inner Brake Pad
  22. Brake Caliper
    • Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Replacing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING .
    • After servicing or replacing, perform "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester appropriate service information..
  23. Banjo Bolt
    • 35 Nm
    • Permanent with gaskets
    • Clean any corrosion from the sealing surface on the brake caliper
NOTE:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always replace damaged nuts and bolts.