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

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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 over-elongated.

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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