34 41 220 Removing and Installing/Replacing All Handbrake Shoes

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 030 
• 34 4 000 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear brake disk  . See 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS )

After completing work:

• Adjusting handbrake  . See 34 10 014 ADJUSTING HANDBRAKE 

Release handbrake lever.

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Using special tool 32 1 030, press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1). See 32 1 030 LEVER

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Hook With Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Disconnect return spring (1) with brake spring pliers.

Installation: 

Check and if necessary replace return spring (1).

Pay attention to installation position of adjustment screw (2).

Apply a thin coat of grease  to bush and screw threads.

Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring With Brake Spring Pliers

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Disconnect return spring (1) with brake spring pliers.

Installation: 

Check and if necessary replace return spring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Return Spring With Brake Spring Pliers

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Turn clamping pins (1) with special tool 34 4 000  through 90° and disconnect. See 34 4 000 ALLEN KEY

Remove brake shoes (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (34 4 000)

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