34 11 000 Removing and installing or replacing brake pads on both front disc brakes (Teves floating caliper)

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IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been removed (brake pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheels
Remove brake pad wear sensor

Lift out retaining spring (1).

Fig 1: Retaining Spring And Removal Directions

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Remove plastic plugs (1).

Fig 2: Plastic Plugs

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Unfasten guide screws (1) and lift out brake caliper towards rear of vehicle.

Installation:

For tightening torque refer to 34 11 4AZ in 34 11 FRONT BRAKE .

Clean guide screws only; do not grease.

Check threads.

Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.

IMPORTANT: Tie brake caliper back and do not allow to hang from brake hose.

Fig 3: Guide Screws And Removal Direction

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Remove outer brake pad.

Inner brake pad is located with its spring in the piston.

IMPORTANT: Mark any worn brake pads.

In the event of one-sided brake pad wear, do not change brake pads round.

Observe minimum thickness of brake pads.

Clean brake pads.

Do not grease backs of brake pads sleeve.

Fig 4: Outer Brake Pad And Removal Directions

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Check minimum brake disc thickness:

Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
Compare measurement result and lowest value with setpoint value.

New brake pads may only be installed if the brake disc thickness is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH).

NOTE: The minimum thickness of the brake disc is designed so that it holds over the service life of a further set of brake pads if it is greater than or equal to the minimum brake disc thickness (MIN TH).

Fig 5: Set Points And Special Tool (34 1 280)

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Turn piston fully back with special tool 34 1 050 .

IMPORTANT: When pressing down piston, note brake fluid level in expansion tank.

Overflowing brake fluid will damage the paintwork.

Fig 6: Special Tool (34 1 050) And Installation Directions

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Check dust sleeve (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

Clean contact face (2) of brake piston and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.

IMPORTANT: Dust sleeve must not come into contact with anti-squeak compound as this may cause the dust sleeve to swell.

Fig 7: Dust Sleeve And Brake Piston Contact Face

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

Fig 8: Brake Pad Hammer Contact Faces

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

Fig 9: Brake Caliper Contact Face

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Clean brake console at hammerhead guides and apply a thin coating of anti-squeak compound.

Fig 10: Brake Console And Hammerhead Guides

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NOTE: After completing work:

When installing new brake pads at front and rear axles, brake fluid level must be brought up to "MAX" marking.
Fully depress brake pedal several times so that brake pads contact brake discs.
Read and comply with notes on braking in new brake discs / brake pads.
When replacing linings, reset CBS display in accordance with factory specification.