Notes On Handling, Transport And Storage Of Ceramic Brake Disks - AH42.10-P-9406-13A
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The ceramic Brake disk ring (1) of the Brake disk is by design very brittle and is therefore sensitive to loads such as runout, camber, torsion and bending. Always handle Brake disks with the utmost care. Brake disks with excessive cracking, breakouts and chipping must not be used.
The following process must be followed for Brake disks:
- No machining must be carried out; no stock removal must take place.
- The fasteners (2) must not be loosened or retightened.
- They must not be blocked or removed/installed with hammers, levers, pliers or other tools.
- They must not come into contact with cleaners, lubricants or operating fluids.
- They must only be set down on the Brake disk bowl (3) and not upright or on the friction surface of the Brake disk ring (1).
- They may only be stored and transported in suitable containers.
While carrying out the following operations, be very careful with the Brake disks so as to avoid damages to the Brake disk ring (1):
- During removal/installation of complete wheels.
- During removal/installation of Brake calipers, Brake linings and Brake disks.
- While working in the area of the wheel arches, e.g. removing/installing suspension struts, transverse control arms, stabilizer bars etc.
- While lowering vehicle with detached complete wheels.
Only turn the steering by turning the steering wheel, not by pulling or pushing on the Brake caliper and Brake disk. Otherwise the Brake disk may be damaged.