Installing Rear Disc Brake Pads

→ Only use the type-specific brake pads listed .

→ Replace the brake pads when the brake pad wear indicator light comes on, but no later than when there is a residual pad thickness of 2 mm on each axle.

→ Replace the brake discs on each axle as soon as the brake pad wear limit is reached.

→ Fit new pad retaining springs

→ Fit new fastening screws

Information 

• The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased  .
• Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits  see → 465302 CHECKING REAR BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT) .
• Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease  .
• The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! It does not matter if the insulation is worn  .
• If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back  .
• Use new repair kit  .
• Observe correct Tightening Torques  → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

Installation is performed in reverse order.

1. Fit new pad retaining springs.
2. Place the disc brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs.
   Fig 1: Fitting Brake Pad

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3. Press the brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins. -arrows- 
   Fig 2: Locating Front Axle Brake Pad

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4. Fit the disc brake pad. -direction arrow- 
   Fig 3: Fitting Front Axle Brake Pad

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5. Fit the brake calliper and check that the brake hose is routed correctly (do not twist the brake hose!).

   → 474119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BRAKE CALLIPER (PCCB)

6. Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.
7. Check the brake fluid level and correct it if necessary.