46 83 56 Replacing brake shoes - as of MY 2003 (All Models): Replacing: Removing

NOTE: The cover (grille) on the actuating mechanism of the foot-operated parking brake (FPB) does not need to be removed. The auxiliary pin can be inserted through the cover (grille).

Wear protective gloves.

Watch out for sharp edges in the area of the actuating mechanism for the foot-operated parking brake (FPB).

Loosen and secure operating cable.

1. Remove cover over actuating mechanism for foot-operated parking brake (FPB).

2. Move pedal of foot-operated parking brake (FPB) into zero position. To do this, pull the release lever on the dashboard.

Fig 1: Adjustment device for foot-operated parking brake

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3. Fix the adjustment device using an -auxiliary pin with diameter of max. 3.5 mm- . In other words: press the adjustment device together -Arrow- until the assembly bores are covered and the auxiliary pin can be inserted → 467955 Replacing rear brake cable for foot-operated parking brake [9PAAD1 9PAAD7 9PAAE1 9PAAE7 9PAAF1 9PAAJ1] . See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Removing brake cable

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4. Remove some of the brake cable. Do not loosen the circlip! To do this, insert a -screwdriver- between the sleeve of the brake cable and the wheel bearing housing. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Pulling sleeve of cable out of the wheel bearing housing

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5. Pull the -sleeve of the cable- as far as possible out of the wheel bearing housing. See Fig 3.

6. Then push the cable gently into the expanding-lock. Use a small screwdriver to press the retaining spring and hexagon down at the expander lever and at the same time pull the brake cable out of the expanding-lock.

Fig 4: Component overview for parking brake

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7. Loosen the adjustment device -C- with a screwdriver. See Fig 4.

8. Remove pressure pieces with tensioning springs -F- . See Fig 4.

CAUTION: Risk of injury (e. g. crushing) when removing and installing springs.

Danger of injury and damage.
Springs can pop out.
The edges of springs may be sharp.

→ Wear protective gloves and goggles.

→ Be very careful when working on the brake system.

9. Disengage the two tension springs -D and E- . See Fig 4.

10. Remove brake shoes with adjustment device and expanding-lock -A, B and C- . See Fig 4.