Install rear brake discs
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Brake discs must only be replaced in pairs (per axle).
Fit new brake discs only together with new brake pads.
Brake discs must only be replaced in pairs (per axle).
Fit new brake discs only together with new brake pads.
- Clean contact surface of wheel hub thoroughly and remove any traces of rust if necessary.
Irregularities in the contact surface can cause distortion in the brake disc!
- Mount brake disk (2).
- Replace screws.
Parts: Screws
- Insert screws (1) and tighten.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Brake disc to rear wheel hub | ||
| M8 Replace screw. | Tightening torque | 16 Nm |
- Mount brake anchor plate.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Insert screws (1) and tighten.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Brake anchor plate to rear wheel carrier | ||
| M12 Replace screw. | Tightening torque | 130 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to GREASING BRAKE PADS, BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE AND BRAKE CALIPER WITH BRAKE PAD PASTE .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR BRAKE PADS .
- Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to STARTING-UP OR BEDDING IN BREAK-IN OF NEW BRAKE PADS AND BLADES (REAR BRAKE) .