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Rear


NOTE:
- When work has been completed, actuate brake pedal several times to ensure that brake pads make firm contact with brake disks.
- When installing new brake linings on the rear axle and simultaneously replacing the brake linings on the front axle, check the brake-fluid level and top up to the "MAX" marking necessary

Procedure
- Remove wheels.





- Lift out retaining spring (1).
Right side: Disconnect plug connection for brake lining wear indicator.





- Remove plastic plug (1).





- Unfasten guide screws (2) with special tool 34 1 040 and pull brake caliper backwards to remove.
- Installation:
Only clean guide screws; do not grease.
Check threads.
Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening. Mechanical Specifications





- Turn piston fully back with special tool 34 1 050.

CAUTION: When pressing down piston, note brake fluid level in expansion tank.





- Remove outer brake lining.
Inner brake lining is located with its spring in the piston.

CAUTION:
- Mark any worn brake linings.
- In the event of one-sided brake lining wear, do not change brake linings round.
- New brake linings should only be installed if the brake disk thickness is greater than or equal to minimum thickness (MIN TH), refer to Dimensions. Mechanical Specifications
- Note residual lining thickness of brake linings, refer to Dimensions. Mechanical Specifications

- Clean brake linings.
- Do not grease brake lining back plate.





- Check dust sleeve (1) for damage and replace if necessary.
- Clean contact surfaces (2) of brake piston and coat with a thin layer of anti-squeak compound.

CAUTION: Dust sleeve must not come into contact with anti-squeak compound as it may cause dust sleeve to expand.





- Clean contact surfaces (1-2 in image) of the brake-lining tee heads on the brake caliper and thinly coat with anti-squeak compound.

NOTE: Grease contact surfaces on brake caliper at top and bottom.





- Clean contact surfaces (3) of brake linings on brake caliper and thinly coat with anti-squeak compound.





- Clean hammerhead guides on brake caliper holders and apply thin coat of anti-squeak compound.