Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks - AH42.10-P-9406-13A
MODEL 190, 197, 205, 212, 217, 218, 222, 231 with CODE B07 (Ceramic brake system)
The ceramic brake disk ring (1) of the brake disk is by design very brittle, and therefore it is sensitive to loads such as runout, camber, torsion and bending. Always handle brake disks with the utmost care. Brake disks with excessive cracking, breakouts and chipping must not be used!
Brake disks may
- not be machined, there must be no material erosion, fasteners (2) must not be loosened or retightened.
- not be blocked or removed/installed with hammers, levers, pliers or other tools.
- not come into contact with cleaners, lubricants or operating fluids.
- only be set down on the brake disk bowl (3) and not upright or on the friction surface of the brake disk ring (1).
- only be stored and transported in suitable containers.
In order to avoid damage to the brake disk ring (1) due to mechanical influences, proceed particularly carefully when performing the following operations.
Otherwise, proper operation of the brake system cannot be ensured.
- Removal/installation of complete wheels.
- Removal/installation of brake calipers, brake linings and brake disks.
- Working in the area of the wheel arches, e.g. removing/installing suspension struts, transverse control arms, stabilizer bars etc.
- Lowering of vehicle with detached complete wheels.
Only turn the steering by turning the steering wheel, not by pulling or pushing on the brake caliper and brake disk!
Otherwise the brake disk may be damaged.