Bendix Calipers

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  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and set the parking brake. Chock the tires.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
  3. Remove all of the wheel assemblies. For instructions, see  of the Business Class M2 Plus Workshop Manual for repair procedures.
  4. Set a torque wrench to 200 lbf·ft (271 N·m) and tighten the caliper mounting bolts following the tightening pattern shown in Fig.. If they do not turn, no further work is needed. If they turn, take the vehicle to an authorized Freightliner dealer to have all of the caliper bolts on that wheel end replaced.

    • Right-hand brake (viewed from below).

    • Left-hand brake (viewed from below).

    • Sheer sleeve above in this location.

    • Shelf above in this location.

    Fig. 1, Bendix Radial Mounted Caliper Tightening Pattern (viewed from below)

  5. Install the wheel assemblies. For instructions, see  of the Business Class M2 Plus Workshop Manual for repair procedures.
  6. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle.
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Parent topic: Radial Mounted Brakes
Document Number: 0000121046
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-06