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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • KM-6007 Resetting Tool
    • KM-6007-30 Adaptor

Removal Procedure

  1. Release the parking brake cable.
  2. • Release the parking brake lever.
    • Detach the parking brake bellows.
    • Release the parking brake cable by unscrewing adjusting nut.

    Important: Mark position in relation to center of wheel.

  3. Detach the appropriate rear wheel.
  4. Remove the 4 screws.


    Object Number: 1936265  Size: SH
  5. Release the brake caliper.
  6. • Unhitch the parking brake cable.
       - Push down brake caliper actuation lever with a screwdriver and detach the parking brake cable.
       - Pull off the locking plate (3).
       - Draw parking brake cable out of mounting on brake caliper.
    • Remove the bolt (1).
    • Hold against hexagon of guide pin (2).
    • Fold brake caliper upwards.

    Object Number: 1936198  Size: LH

    Important: 

       • Brake fluid rises in the reservoir, if necessary siphon with a siphon bottle.
       • The collar of KM-6007-30 must point in the direction of the hand wheel or hexagonal section of KM-6007 .

  7. Unscrew the brake piston.
  8. Turn the brake piston back with KM-6007  (1) and KM-6007-30  (2).

    • Turn piston back to stop.
    • Screw piston outwards again until the next cut-out in the brake piston is aligned with the opening on the brake caliper (arrows).

    Object Number: 1936268  Size: SH

    Important: The brake caliper must be completely removed from the brake carrier before mounting the brake pads.

  9. Remove the brake caliper from the brake support.
  10. • Remove the bolt (1).
    • Hold against hexagon of guide pin (2).
    • Detach the brake caliper from the brake carrier.
    • Suspend the brake caliper from the rear spring with a suitable wire.
  11. Remove brake pads and guide plates.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1938031  Size: LF

    Important: Use commercial brake cleaner.

  1. Clean the brake caliper and brake carrier.
  2. • Clean the guides for the brake pads in the top and bottom of the brake carrier (2).
    • Clean contact surfaces of brake pads at the brake piston (1) and the opposite surfaces (arrows) and remove adhesive residues.
    • Clean threads in the brake caliper.

    Important: 

       • The surface/paint coat of the brake lining plate must not be damaged.
       • Use commercial brake cleaner.

  3. Clean the brake pads.
  4. Remove adhesive residue from brake linings.

  5. If there are leaks in the brake caliper, damage to the protective cap on the piston or the sealing collar of the brake carrier, replace the brake caliper or brake carrier. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 1935995  Size: LF

    Important: Do not detach backing paper on the back of the adhesive film yet. When sticking on the film, ensure the film ends at the rear edge (arrows) of the brake pad.

  7. Stick new adhesive film onto the brake pads.
  8. Apply adhesive foil (1) to the brake lining plate.


    Object Number: 1938043  Size: LF
  9. Insert the guide plates in the brake carrier.
  10. • Apply special grease to brake carrier below the metal guide sheets (marked surfaces - enlargement 1).
    • Insert the guide plates (2) in the brake carrier.

    Object Number: 1938046  Size: SH
  11. Install the brake pads.
  12. • Insert the brake pads in the guide plates on the brake carrier.
    • Detach backing paper (1) from adhesive film.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1936213  Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the guide plates are not twisted and that the adhesive surfaces of the brake pads do not come into contact with the brake caliper until they are positioned correctly.

  13. Attach the brake caliper to the brake carrier.
  14. • Place the brake caliper on the brake carrier.
    • Slide the brake caliper exactly in direction of arrow, from back to front, on brake carrier.
    • Attach 2 new bolts.
       - Insert with locking compound.
       - Hold against hexagon of guide pin.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1936743  Size: LH
  15. Install the parking brake cable.
  16. • Insert parking brake cable in mounting on the brake caliper.
    • Attach the retaining plate (2).
    • Push down brake caliper actuation lever (1) with a screwdriver and attach the parking brake cable.
  17. Install the rear wheel.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  19. Actuate the brake pedal repeatedly.
  20. Start the engine.
  21. Keep brake pedal depressed for approximately 30 seconds using medium pressure.
  22. Top up brake fluid to "MAX" mark.
  23. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .