5.3 Checking the movement of the
brake calliper
Movement of the calliper within the clearance
Always secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away before commencing repair and
service work.
The service/parking brake and, on buses, the
frequent-stop brake, must be released.
Danger !
5.3.1 When pushing and pulling on the calliper in
the axial direction (see arrow), it must be possible
to move the calliper within the clearance by hand
(see Chap. 5.2).
Considerable effort is required.
In the event that the calliper cannot be moved, the
movement over the entire calliper guide must be
checked (see item 5.3.2ff).
Movement over the entire calliper guide
5.3.2 Remove the brake pads (see Chap. 6.1).
5.3.3
Turn the pressure fittings (13) back fully
(see Fig.).
5.3.4 The brake calliper (1) must move over the
entire movement path >25 mm (see Fig.).
In the event that the brake calliper does not move
over the prescribed movement path of >25 mm
or fails to move at all, the calliper guide must be
repaired (see Chap. 9).
5.3.1 - Pushing and pulling on the calliper in the
axial direction
5.3.3 - Turning back the pressure fittings, freeing
the guide bushing of dirt
5.3.4 - Movement path of the brake calliper
Function and visual inspection
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