34 21 200 Removing and installing or replacing brake linings on both rear disk brakes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see BRAKES - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

34 6 301
34 6 306
34 6 307
34 6 308

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove wheels. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

IMPORTANT: After completing the tasks, press the brake pedal to the floor several times to ensure the brake pads are firmly pressed against the brake discs. If the brake pads are replaced simultaneously on the front and rear axles, the brake fluid level must be checked and if necessary the brake fluid topped up to the "MAX" marking.

Detach retaining spring (1).

Installation:

Attach retaining spring first at bottom and then at top.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Spring

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Remove plastic plugs (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Plugs

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Unscrew guide screws (2).

Installation:

Only clean guide screws; do not grease. Check threads.

Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.

Tightening torque, (32-38 N.m.).

IMPORTANT: Tie up brake caliper to relieve strain on brake hose.

Fig 3: View Of Guide Screws

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Remove brake pads.

Using special tools 34 6 301 / 34 6 306 / 34 6 307 / 34 6 308 fit brake piston in brake caliper as illustrated.

Fig 4: Installing Brake Piston In Brake Caliper Using Special Tools

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Check dust sleeve (1) for damage and replace if necessary. Clean contact faces (2) of brake piston and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.

Fig 5: View Of Dust Sleeve

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IMPORTANT: The dust sleeve must not come into contact with antisqueak compound as this would cause the dust sleeve to swell.

Clean contact faces (1) and (2) of hammer heads/brake caliper housing and coat with anti-squeak compound.

Fig 6: Identifying Contact Faces Of Hammer Heads/Brake Caliper Housing

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Clean contact faces (3) of brake caliper and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.

Fig 7: View Of Contact Faces Of Brake Caliper

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Clean brake caliper mounting bracket at hammer head guides and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.

Fig 8: Locating Mounting Bracket Hammer Head Guides

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Installation:

Make sure that the brake pad is fitted correctly in piston groove (1).

(The dust sleeve was removed only to clearly show all components.)

Fig 9: View Of Brake Pad In Piston Groove

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