34 21 320 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Rear Brake Discs
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Special tools required:
- 34 1 280
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- REMOVE WHEELS .
- Remove and clean BRAKE PADS .
After completing repair work:
- Read and comply with notes on BREAKING IN NEW BRAKE DISCS/BRAKE PADS .
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
- Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
- Compare measuring result and lowest value with SETPOINT VALUE .
NOTE:
If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake pads.
Always replace brake discs in pairs.
IMPORTANT:
New brake pads may only be fitted if the brake disc thickness is greater than the MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS
(MIN TH).
Release screws (1). Detach brake-caliper support.
Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ .
IMPORTANT:
To release brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar!
If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
Release both screws (1) and remove brake disc.
Installation note:
Replace both screws.
Tightening torque 34 21 1AZ .
Special tools required:
- 34 1 280
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove WHEELS .
- Remove and clean BRAKE PADS
After completing repair work:
- Adjust parking brake (not F10, F11, F12, F13, F18, F25)
- Read and comply with notes on BREAKING IN NEW BRAKE DISCS/BRAKE PADS .
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
- Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measuring points in area (1) and measure.
- Compare measuring result and lowest value with SETPOINT VALUE .
NOTE:
If the brake discs are replaced, you must also fit new brake pads.
Always replace brake discs in pairs.
Always replace brake discs in pairs.
IMPORTANT:
New brake pads may only be fitted if the brake disc thickness is greater than the MINIMUM BRAKE DISC THICKNESS
(MIN TH).
Release screws (1). Detach brake-caliper support.
Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ .
IMPORTANT:
To release brake disc: Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar!
If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
Clean contact surface of brake disc at wheel hub thoroughly and remove traces of corrosion.
Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc!
Release screw (1) and remove brake disc (2).
Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque 34 21 1AZ .