Overview - Rear Brake Caliper, CI 38 Rear Brakes
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- 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 PasteG 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 .
- Cap
- Pull onto piston with outer sealing lip
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .
- Piston with Automatic Adjustment
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .
- Apply thin coat of Assembly PasteG 052 150 A2 to piston before inserting
- Seal
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .
- Brake Caliper
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR 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, REAR BRAKES BOSCH ZOH BIR 38 .
- Bleeder Valve
- Apply a thin coat of Assembly PasteG 052 150 A2 to the threads before screwing in.
- 10 Nm
- Dust Cap
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Self-locking
- When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin
- 35 Nm
- Guide Pin
- Lubricate before installing the cap
- Check for ease of movement
- Cap
- Install on brake carrier and guide pin.
- Check for damage and correct seating.
- Brake Carrier
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR BRAKE CARRIER .
- Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.
- If protective caps or guide pins are damaged use repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.