Brake Caliper Component Overview, C38

Brake Caliper Component Overview, C38

• When carrying out repairs install all parts supplied in the repair kit.

• Apply a thin coat of lithium grease (G 052 150 A2 ) to the brake cylinder, piston and seal.





1 - Self-locking bolt, 35 Nm

• Always replace.

• Counter hold on the guide pin when loosening and tightening.

2 - Brake caliper housing with lever for parking brake cable

• Replace the brake caliper housing if there is a leak at the lever for the parking brake cable

• After repairing, pre-bleed the brake caliper housing, refer to => [ Brake System Bleeding ] Brake System Bleeding.

3 - Bleeder valve

4 - Dust cap

• Install onto the bleeder valve

5 - Sealing ring

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Caliper Piston, C38 ] Rear.

6 - Piston with automatic adjustment

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Caliper Piston, C38 ] Rear.

7 - Guide pin

• Lubricate before installing the protective cap

8 - Protective seal

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ The surface of the piston and seal should be cleaned using only methylated spirits and then dried. ] Rear.

• Push outer sealing lip onto piston

9 - Protective cap

• Insert onto brake carrier and guide pin

10 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap

• Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on the guide pins

• If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, replace them using the repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate the guide pins.