Rear brake caliper, changing
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Rear brake caliper, changing
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Raise the car and remove the wheel.
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Press the brake pistons back, using a pair of slip-joint pliers.
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Depress the brake pedal slightly, using a brake pedal clamp.
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Detach the brake pipe from the brake caliper. Plug the brake pipe and the brake caliper.
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Remove the pins and retaining spring.
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Remove the brake pads, see Brakes, Brake discs and brake pads, Adjustment/replacement
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Remove the two brake caliper retaining bolts and lift away the brake caliper.
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Fit the brake caliper and plate shield, secure the bolts with Loctite 242 no. 74 96 268 and tighten with a torque wrench.
Tightening torque 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
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Connect the brake pipes.
Tightening torque 14 Nm (10 lbf ft)
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Fit the brake pads, pins and retaining spring.
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Remove the brake pedal clamp and bleed the system.
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Fit the wheel,
Wheels
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Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)
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Lower the car and depress the brake pedal to press out the brake pistons. Adjust the brake fluid level.
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