Overview - Ceramic Brakes Q7/Q8, Steel/Ceramic Brakes RSQ8
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- Bleed Screw
- 11 Nm
- Protective Cap
- Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Always replace after removing
- Self-locking
- When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the guide pin
- Seal
- Always replace after removing
- Bolt
- 13 Nm
- Always 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
- Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire
- Replace when replacing the brake pads.
- With Left Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor -G36- /Right Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor - G37-
- For inner brake pad
- Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Clip
- Protective Cap
- Replace if damaged
- Banjo Bolt
- 10 Nm +45°
- 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
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .
- Bracket
- For the connectors
- Bolt
- 100 Nm +90°
- Always replace after removing
- Self-locking
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Brake Shield
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Brake Rotor
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Wear limit specified on the brake rotor
Steel Brake Rotors
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING, STEEL BRAKES
- Always replace on both axles.
- When replacing the brake rotors, also replace the brake pads.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES
Ceramic Brake Rotors
- Refer to BRAKE ROTORS, CHECKING, CERAMIC BRAKES
- Do not replace the damaged or worn brake rotor individually on a complete axle.
- If only one brake rotor is replaced, the brake pads can be reused, if they do not show any damages.
- Pay attention to the side of the vehicle specified on the brake rotor "L" / "R" and the running direction "arrow"
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES
- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Brake Pads
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Check the pad thickness. For the wear limit. Refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Always replace on both axles.
- Refer to Fig 2
- Brake Carrier
- Cover
- Clips
- Brake Caliper
- Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING
- Servicing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Brake Pad Installation Position
-- Pay attention to the labeling on the backing plate of the brake pads.
GA - Outside
HB - Inner
or:
E - Inner Left
Q - Inner Right
S - Outer Left
D - Outer Right
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