Overview - Rear Brakes

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Applies to All Models

NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.

NOTE:

Coat the brake pad plates with grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

Coat the guide pin with lithium grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

Do not coat the rubber components and seals with grease or paste.

Applies to all models.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brakes

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Bleed Screw
- Before installing, thinly coat with Assembly Paste:G 052 150 A2 .
- 11 Nm
Protective Cap
Bolt
- Self-locking
- Replace after removing.
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the guide pin -7-
- 29 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Seal
- Replace after removing.
Bolt
- 12 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Motor
- Left Parking Brake Motor -V282-
- Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-
Guide Pin
- Check ease of movement
- When loosening and tightening the bolt -3-, counterhold the guide pin
- Replace a damaged guide pin.
Clip
Brake Pad Wear Sensor Wire
- With Left Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G36- /Right Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G37-
- for inner brake pad
- Replace when replacing the brake pads.
Protective Cap
- Replace if damaged.
Banjo Bolt
- Permanent with seals
- Check for damage
- Replace together with the brake hose
- Clean any corrosion from the sealing surface on the brake caliper
- 10 Nm +45°
Brake Hose
- Pay attention to the correct routing: make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle
- Replace if damaged
- Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
Rivet
Bracket
- For the brake line/hose
- On the body
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Brake Line
- Brake line to brake hose tightening specification: 14 Nm
Bolt
- 8 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Bracket
- for brake hose
Bolt
- Self-locking
- 100 Nm +90°
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Wheel Bearing Housing
Brake Shield
Bolt
- 10 Nm
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.
Bolt
- 10 Nm
  NOTE:
  Clean bolts before reusing.
  
  Replacing the damaged bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
  
  Always replace the self-locking bolts. Refer to the Parts Information.
Brake Pads
- Always replace on both axles.
Brake Carrier
- Delivered as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on the guide pins
- Clean the contact surfaces for the brake pads and thinly coat with Lithium Grease:G 052 150 A2
Brake Caliper
- After servicing or replacing, perform "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
- Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING

Note for Brake Pads:

The brake pad clips -A- must sit correctly in the contact surfaces in the brake carrier.

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Brake pad wear indicator sensor mount -arrow-, only installed on the right rear side