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34 21 320 Removing and installing or replacing both rear brake disks: Notes

CAUTION: If the thickness of the brake discs drops below the minimum level (MIN TH), the discs must be replaced, refer to FRONT BRAKES . Always replace brake discs in pairs. If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake linings.

Remove wheels. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

If necessary, remove and clean brake linings. Refer to 34 21 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BRAKE LININGS ON BOTH REAR DISK BRAKES  .

After completing work, adjust handbrake, refer to 34 41 006 ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE  .

Unscrew bolts (1). Remove and suspend brake caliper from vehicle.

NOTE: Brake hose remains connected.
Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolts
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