34 41 220 Removing and installing/renewing all parking brake pads

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

REMOVE rear brake disk.

NOTE: During replacement of the hand brake coverings, the following components must also be renewed:

Brake shoe expander
Adjusting screw
Spring set

Lock adjustment unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Connect special tool 32 1 030 . Press limit position (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in limit position (1).

Installation note:

Unlock adjustment unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from limit position (1) of adjusting spring.

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Disconnect return spring (1) with brake spring pliers.

Installation note:

Return spring (1) must not be overelongated.

Check and if necessary replace return spring (1).

Pay attention to installation position of adjusting screw (2).

Apply a thin coat of grease to bush and screw threads.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Return Spring And Adjusting Screw

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Disconnect return spring (1) with brake spring pliers.

Installation note:

Return spring (1) must not be overelongated.

Check and if necessary replace return spring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Return Spring

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Twist roll pins (1) 90° with special tool 34 4 000 See 2344000 ADAPTER MECHANICAL TOOL or 0492488 344000 HEXAGON SOCKET MECHANICAL TOOL and detach.

Remove brake pads (2).

Fig 4: Removing Brake Pads

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After installation:

Adjusting PARKING BRAKE .