WM 468356 Replacing Brake Shoes (All Models): Replacing: Removing

Information 

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.
3. Fix the adjustment device using an -Hilfststift max. 3, 5 mm Durchmesser-  . 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 .
   Fig 1: Adjusting Device For Foot-Operated Parking Brake

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4. Remove some of the brake cable. Do not loosen the circlip! To do this, insert a -Schraubendreher-  between the sleeve of the brake cable and the wheel bearing housing.
   Fig 2: Inserting Schraubendreher Between Sleeve Of Brake Cable And Wheel Bearing Housing

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5. Pull the -Ummantelung des Seils-  as far as possible out of the wheel bearing housing.
   Fig 3: Pulling Ummantelung Des Seils

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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.
7. Loosen the adjustment device -C-  with a screwdriver.
   Fig 4: Overview For Parking Brake Component

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8. Remove pressure pieces with tensioning springs -F-  .
   WARNING: Preloaded or pressurised components

   • Risk of squashing or bruising

   → Do not reach into the danger area.

   → Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

   → Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

   WARNING: Preloaded or pressurised components

   • Risk of squashing or bruising

   → Do not reach into the danger area.

   → Relieve the tension on components before starting work.

   → Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly.

9. Disengage both tension springs -D and E-  .
10. Remove brake shoes with adjustment device and expanding-lock -A, B and C-  .