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Brake pads rear, replacing
Preparatory work

Removing wheels
Remove the wheels on both sides.

Removing the brake pads
Note! The minimum thickness for replacing the brake pads is 3.0 mm.
Remove:
-the spring (3)
-the protective caps (1)
-the locating pins (2), use a 7 mm hex socket
-the brake caliper. Hang it up so that it is not damaged
-the brake pads.
Note! Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed.

Cleaning the brake caliper
Clean and check the brake caliper and dust cover.
Clean and check the brake pad mating surfaces in the brake caliper and caliper holder.
Note! If the dust boot is damaged dirt may have penetrated the cylinder. If this is the case the caliper must be replaced.

Brake disc check
Check brake disc friction surfaces.
If the brake disc displays signs of out-of-true, check its lateral run out. See: Brake disc rear, calibrating .
Replace the brake disc if it displays signs of heavy wear, variable thickness or similar. To replace, see: Brake disc rear, replacing .
Note! Minimum disc thickness/replacement limit = 9.0 mm.
Minimum recommended disc thickness when installing new brake pads = 9.8 mm.

Tightening torque
Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque .

Installing brake pads
Press piston back into cylinder on brake caliper. Use: 999 7091 .
Check that the dust cover is correctly positioned.

Install the new brake pads.
Note! Ensure that the spring for the outer pad is correctly located in the groove for the brake piston.
Install:
-the brake caliper
-the locating pins (2). Lubricate the locating pins using grease (P/N 1161325-4). Tighten. See: Tightening torque
-Note! Check the rubber sleeves of the locating pins. Replace if necessary.
-the protective caps (1)
-the spring (3).

Finishing
Depress the brake pedal a few times. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Top up if necessary.
Check the parking brake. Adjust if necessary. See: Parking brake, adjusting .
Install the wheel. See: Wheels, installing .