Installing Spreader Device
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Adjusting screw
- Turning the adjusting screw on the brake calliper back (slightly) can make it easier to fit the spreader device.>
Adjusting screw
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- The sealing ring must always be replaced.
- Ring groove and contact surfaces must be cleaned if dirty. Only use brake cleaner for this.
- Make sure not to damage the ring groove on the sealing ring and the contact surface of the actuator.
- Installation is performed in reverse order. Pay particular attention to the following:
- 1.1 Replace sealing ring on spreader device.
- 1.2 Replace screws for spreader device.
- 1.3 Tighten new screws on spreader device.
> Tightening - torque 11 Nm (8 ftlb.)
- 1.4 Check that the brake hose and electric lines are routed correctly. The brake hose must be routed between the wheel bearing housing and electric lines.
- Use the PIWIS Tester
to commission the electric parking brake (EPB).
- 2.1 Select the Parking brake control unit in the control unit overview.
- 2.2 Then, select Commissioning under Maintenance/repairs .