C 38/CII 38 Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

• Install complete repair kit when servicing.
• Only use mineral spirits to clean brake parts.
• New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.
• Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.
• In case of repair, brake calipers must always be pre-bled before being installed into vehicle (without brake pads). Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, PRE-BLEEDING .

Fig 1: Identifying C 38/CII 38 Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

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1. Brake Caliper with Parking Brake Cable Lever 
   • Replace brake caliper if leaking at parking brake cable lever.
   • Pre-bleed brake caliper after repairing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, PRE-BLEEDING .
2. Dust Cap 
3. Bleeder Valve, 10 Nm 
   • Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to the threads before screwing in.
4. Bolt, 35 Nm 
   • Self-locking
   • Replace
   • When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin.
5. Guide Pins 
   • Grease before pulling on protective cap.
6. Protective Cap 
   • Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin.
7. Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap 
   • Supplied as pre-assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.
   • If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.
8. Protective Cap 
   • Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip.
   • Removal and installation, refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON .
9. Piston with Automatic Adjustment 
   • Removal and installation, refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON .
   • Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to the piston.
10. Seal 
    • Removal and installation, refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON .