Replacing rear left or right brake caliper (Cooper Convertible)
Preliminary work needed:
- Read and comply with GENERAL NOTES .
- Remove WHEEL .
Removal:
Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.
Attention!
Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retainer
Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).
Disengage brake hose from holders (1).
Detach brake hose (2) from brake caliper.
Detach retaining clip (1) in arrow direction.
Disengage parking brake Bowden cable (2) from operating lever (3) at brake caliper.
Feed out parking brake Bowden cable (2) downwards.
Unscrew guide bolts (1).
If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).
Remove brake caliper (3).
Installation:
Mount brake caliper (3).
Insert guide bolts (1) and tighten down.
If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).
Replace guide bolts.
Tightening torque 34 21 3AZ .
Feed in parking brake Bowden cable (2) from below.
Mount locking clip (3).
Engage parking brake Bowden cable (2) in operating lever (1) on brake caliper.
Attention!
Make sure that the brake hose is routed correctly!
Mount brake hose (2) on brake caliper.
Attention!
First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
Tighten down brake hose (2).
Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ .
Insert brake hose in holders (1).
Attention!
Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retainer.
Mount brake hose on brake line (1) and tighten down.
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .
Remove pedal support.
Required follow-up work:
- Vent the DSC BRAKE SYSTEM or replace the fluid in the BRAKE SYSTEM .
- Fit WHEEL .