Brake pads, rear wheel, fixed caliper
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Brake pads, rear wheel, fixed caliper
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Raise the car and remove the wheels.
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Press the brake pistons back, using a pair of slip-joint pliers.
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Remove the pins and collect the retaining spring.
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Remove the brake pads using the special tool, part No. 89 95 771, if they are obstinate.
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Clean the surfaces where the brake pads touch the brake caliper. Use a soft metal brush. Also, check the condition of the dust caps.
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Apply copper grease to the sliding surfaces of the brake pads.
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Fit the new brake pads in the brake caliper.
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Fit the retaining spring and the pins.
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Fit the wheels and tighten the wheel bolts, using a torque wrench.
Tightening torques
aluminium wheel 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)
steel wheel 50 Nm +2x90°, max. 110 Nm (37 lbf ft +2x90°, max. 81 lbf ft)
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Important
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The wheel must hang freely when the wheel bolts are being tightened.
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Lower the car to the floor and depress the brake pedal to force out the brake pistons.
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6.
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Adjust the brake fluid level.
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