47411900 Removing and installing rear brake calliper

WM 474119 Removing and installing rear brake caliper

Tools






Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle => 40 Lifting the vehicle - section on "Preliminary work".
2. Remove the wheel => 440519 Removing and installing wheel.

Removing rear brake caliper





Brake caliper

1. Push brake pads back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) Nr.144 , refer to Tools and Equipment -direction arrow-.





2. Release and unclip the connector on the wear indicator -arrow-.





3. Remove cable holder for the brake line and wear indicator -arrow-.

Information

- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

4. Detach the brake line at the brake caliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with a suitable stopper. Remove the brake caliper from the wheel carrier using a socket-wrench insert, multiple tooth with pin guide Nr.33 ( -arrows- ).






Installing rear brake caliper

Information

- Replace screws and lock nuts.

- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

- Pay attention to tightening torques => 42 Tightening torques for rear axle - section on "Technical values".

The brake caliper is installed in reverse order.
1. Fit the brake caliper.
2. Fit the brake line and cable holder.
3. Clip in connector for wear indicator.
4. Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.

Subsequent work

1. Bleed the brake system => 470107 Bleeding the brake system - section on "Bleeding".
2. Mount the wheel => 440519 Removing and installing wheel.