Overview - Rear Brakes, RSQ8
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- Bleed Screw
- 11 Nm
- Before installing coat thinly using Lubricating Grease. For the allocation. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.
- Protective Cap
- Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Replace after removing
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the guide pin
- Coat the guide pin before installing with Lubricating Grease. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the allocation.
- Self-locking
- Seal
- Replace after removing.
- Bolt
- 13 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- Self-locking
- Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Motor
- Left Parking Brake Motor -V282-
- Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-
- Guide Pin
- Check ease of movement
- Coat the guide pin before installing with Lubricating Grease. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the allocation.
- Brake Pad Wear Indicator 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.
- Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Clip
- Protective Cap
- Replace if damaged
- Banjo Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Replace together with the brake hose
- Permanent with seals
- Check for damage
- Clean any corrosion from the sealing surface on the brake caliper
- Brake Hose
- Replace if damaged
- Pay attention to the correct routing: 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.
- 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
- Bracket
- For the connectors
- Bolt
- 100 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing.
- Self-locking
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Brake Shield
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Brake Rotor
- Always replace on both sides of the axle
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.
- 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.
When changing the brake pad, always check the brake rotor wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA, BRAKES .
- Ceramic brake rotor: wear values. Refer to Determining Wear on Ceramic Brakes: .
- Ceramic brake rotor: additional checks. Refer to Ceramic Brakes: .
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Brake Pads
- Always replace on both axles.
- Check the pad thickness. Refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
- Brake Carrier
- Delivered as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on the guide pins
- Coat the guide pin before installing with Lubricating Grease. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the allocation.
- Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Coat the running surface for the brake pads thinly with Grease. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the allocation.
- Cover
- Clips
- Brake Caliper
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING
- After servicing or replacing, perform "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Brake Pad Installation Position
-- Pay attention to the labeling on the backing plate of the brake pads.
HB - Inside
GA - Outside
TIP:
If the labeling is not present, the installation position can still be determined using the shape of the locking plate.
Small backing plate - outside
Large backing plate - Inside