Installing rear brake pads
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- Install the brake pad (1) in arrow direction.
- If necessary for brake pads with adhesive film, detach the protective film.
- Equipment version of the design clip:
- Replace the design clip (1).
Parts: Design clip
The design clip (1) must be replaced after every disassembly.
- Attach the design clip (1) and engage it in arrow direction with a screwdriver (2).
- Ensure that the retaining tab (3) is engaged correctly.
- Remove the special tool (cable tie) 2 413 317 .
- Mount brake caliper (3).
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws (1), if applicable, hold against the hexagon head (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Guide bolt (brake caliper on brake anchor plate ) | ||
| M8 | Tightening torque | 35 Nm |
Follow-up works
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to STARTING OR BEDDING IN BREAK-IN OF NEW BRAKE PADS AND BLADES (REAR BRAKE) .
- Refer to FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE PARKING BRAKE ON THE ROLLER TEST STAND .
- Refer to PERFORMING THE CBS RESET .