34 41 220 Removing and installing/renewing all parking brake pads

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Special tools required:

34 4 000

Installation note:

Remove REAR BRAKE DISK .
Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).

After completing repair work: ADJUST PARKING BRAKE .

NOTE: During replacement of the hand brake coverings, the following components must also be renewed:

Brake shoe expander
Adjusting screw
Spring set

Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.

Installation note:

Return springs (1) must not be overelongated.

Check return springs (1) and replace if necessary.

Return springs (1) must not be mixed up.

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

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

NOTE: Graphic without wheel hub.

Fig 1: Identifying Return Springs And Adjusting Screw

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Twist roll pins (1) 90° with special tool 34 4 000 and detach.

Remove brake pads (2).

Fig 2: Removing Brake Pads Using Special Tool (34 4 000)

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