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34 21 320 Removing and installing or replacing both rear brake discs

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

After completing repair work:

Check minimum brake disc thickness:

NOTE: If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake pads.

Always replace brake discs in pairs.

Fig 1: Checking Minimum Brake Disc Thickness Using Special Tool (34 1 280)
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Attention! 

New brake pads may only be installed if the brake disk thickness is greater than the MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS .

Release screws (1). Detach brake-caliper support.

Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Support Screws
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Attention! 

To release brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar!

If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.

Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.

Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Disc And Screws
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Release screw (1) and remove brake disc (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 34 21 1AZ .