3 Initial and final procedures
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2.5 Recycling
When replacing the disc brake or components
thereof, the components removed must be recycled/
destroyed in accordance with applicable environmen-
tal legislation, regulations and provisions.
2.6 Cleaning
For the disc brake to function correctly, it is important
to keep the calliper free from ice and snow and to
ensure that it remains clean so as not to restrict its
movement. Damage may cause direct brake failure or
damp/dirt penetration resulting in malfunction/shorten-
ing of the service life of the disc brake.
Caution!
Take care when using chemicals and/or cleaning
tools (e.g. knives, brushes, etc.). This to avoid
damage or displacement of hoses, seals and other
components.
2.7
Surface finishing of the disc brake
2.7.1 Painting
The disc brake can be finished with paint that has
trade approval for this purpose (automotive paint). It
must be ensured that the paint layer does not cause
damage and/or restrict the natural movement/function
of the disc brake. All contact surfaces, pad mate-
rial and rubber parts must therefore be protected or
masked.
The following areas must not be painted:
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bellows,
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Reset shaft and its protective plug,
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complete brake pads,
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disc surface,
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the disc brake mounting surfaces to axle/brake
chamber, and
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all bolted connections.
2.7.2 Shot blasting
Caution!
Failure to follow the Instructions below could jeop-
ardise safety and/or reduce the service life of the
disc brake and its components.
If the vehicle is shot blasted, all rubber parts and pads
on the disc brake must be protected, as well as all
areas in which the pads are seated. The brake cham-
ber must be fitted (or any protective parts that have
a similar sealing function). The shipping seal fitted to
the brake chamber aperture on a new disc brake does
not provide adequate protection during shot blasting.
Note:
Follow the recommendations of the brake chamber
manufacturer.
The disc brake must be thoroughly cleaned after
shot blasting to ensure that its natural movement is
not obstructed by remnants of shot-blasting material.
Check the seals/rubber parts to ensure that they have
not been damaged.
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Initial and final procedures
3.1 General information
The objective of this chapter is to give guidelines on
how initial and final procedures should be performed
in a standardised way.
The initial procedure is a recurring procedure that
must be performed prior to the inspections and/or
repairs covered in this service manual.
The final procedure is a recurring procedure that must
be performed after the inspections and/or replace-
ments covered in this service manual.
3.2 Initial procedure
3.2.1 Lifting and supporting the vehicle axle
Danger!
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At least one of the vehicle's axles must be
chocked in order to prevent involuntary move-
ment of the vehicle!
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The vehicle manufacturer's safety precautions
must be followed when working on the vehicle!
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Local safety precautions must be observed!
