General Equipment: Removal
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WARNING:
- Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
- Brake discs must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.
CAUTION:
- The parking brake caliper retaining bolts are installed in two left and thread inserts on the mounting bracket which may loosen and unscrew if the retaining bolts are removed and cause damage to the brake disc, the inserts and the mounting bracket. Therefore it is essential that the following procedure is adhered too.
- Take care not to contaminate the brake pad friction materials or the brake discs.
NOTE:
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Tension Release (206-05B Parking Brake and Actuation - Vehicles With: Carbon Ceramic Brakes, General Procedures).
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WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove 2 opposing wheel nuts.
Torque Speciication: 125 Nm
Install the wheel guide tools. (Located in the vehicle tool kit.)
Torque Speciication: 20 Nm
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CAUTION: The brake disc can be easily damaged. Take extra care when removing and installing the wheel.
Remove the remaining wheel nuts and slide the wheel and tire over the guide tools.
Torque Speciication: 125 Nm
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CAUTION:
- Discard the bolts.
- Do not allow the caliper to hang on the brake hose.
Torque Speciication: 110 Nm
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CAUTION: Discard the clip.
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NOTE: Note the orientation of the anti-rattle spring prior to removal.
General Equipment: Punch
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CAUTION: Discard the clips.
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CAUTION: The brake disc can be easily damaged. Do not strike or lever on the brake disc.NOTE: Make sure the inner parking brake pad remains in place.
- Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.