34 21 745 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right brake caliper (Teves)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

After completing tasks, bleed Braking System .

Press clutch pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.

This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Identifying Pedal Support

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IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation:

For tightening torque refer to 34 32 1AZ in34 32 BRAKE LINES .

Detach brake hose from brake caliper (3).

Installation:

For tightening torque refer to 34 32 3AZ in34 32 BRAKE LINES .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper, Square Head And Brake Line

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IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.

NOTE: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.

Lift out retaining spring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper Retaining Spring

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Remove cover plug (1).

Pull brake pad wear sensor out of brake pad (right side only).

If necessary, replace brake pad wear sensor.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover Plug

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Unscrew guide bolts (1).

Remove brake caliper (2) by pulling forward.

Installation:

For tightening torque refer to 34 21 4AZ in 34 21 REAR BRAKE .

Clean guide screws only; do not grease.

Check threads.

Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper And Guide Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Mark any worn brake pads.

In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change brake pads round.

Remove outer brake pad.

Inner brake pad is located with its spring in the piston.

Clean brake pads.

Do not grease backs of brake pads sleeve.

Fig 6: Removing Brake Pad

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