5.4 Checking the clearance in the
guide bearing area (6)
Note: Before removing the wheel, check that there
is no contact between the brake calliper, parts of
the axle, vehicle and chassis and the carrier.
5.4.1 Remove the wheels. The information from
the respective vehicle manufacturer must be ob-
served.
5.4.2 Remove the pad retainer (11) (see
Chap. 6.1.2).
To perform the measurement, a new brake
pad pair must be installed (see Chap. 6) as the
measurement must, where possible, be conducted
new in the brake calliper position with new brake
pads. In the event that the check is not performed
as part of a pad change, the installation position
of the used brake pads must be marked before
removal so that they can be returned to the same
position.
5.4.3 Slide the brake calliper fully in the direction
of the outside of the vehicle (see Fig.).
5.4.4 Attach magnetic dial gauge stands to the
carrier (2) in the short bearing area (see Fig.).
The cast pockets in the brake calliper (1) may be
used as measuring points - see arrow A.
5.4.5 Set the dial gauge to zero.
5.4.6 Insert a suitable tool (e.g. screwdriver as
shown, with a length of approx. 200 mm) between
the brake calliper (1) as centred as possible to the
carrier (2) and press the brake calliper away in the
clearance area (with normal force) (see Fig.).
5.4.7 Read off the dial gauge. Maximum clearance
= 1 mm.
In the event that clearance is too large, the
bearings must be replaced in full with a suitable
service kit (see Chap. 1.2 and Chap. 9).
If the check is not performed as part a brake
pad change, the previously marked brake pads
can be re-used (Chap. 5.1 "Wear inspection of
brake pads and brake discs" must be observed).
Otherwise, replace the brake pads axially and set
the clearance (see Chap. 6.2).
5.4.8 Fit the wheel. The information from the re-
spective vehicle manufacturer must be observed.
5.4.3 - Sliding the brake calliper towards the outside
of the vehicle
5.4.4 - 5.4.6 - Reading off the clearance on the dial
gauge
Function and visual inspection
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