34 21 320 Removing and installing/replacing both brake disks

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear wheels. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .
Remove rear brake pads. Refer to 34 21 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BRAKE LININGS ON BOTH REAR DISK BRAKES .

IMPORTANT: If the thickness of the brake disks drops below the minimum brake disk thickness (MIN TH), then the brake disks must be replaced. Refer to BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Always replace brake discs in pairs. New brake pads must always be fitted when replacing the brake discs.

Release screws (1) and remove brake anchor plate.

Installation:

Tightening torque, (65 N.m.).

Fig 1: Locating Brake Anchor Plate Retaining Screws

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Release retaining screw and remove brake disk.

Installation:

Replace screw. Tightening torque, (27 N.m.).

Fig 2: Removing Brake Disk

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