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Front Brake Caliper With Brake Carrier







Front Brake Caliper with Brake Carrier

Use new bolts, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm (V.A.G 1332)

Reversible Ratchet (V.A.G. 1332/1)

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheels.

- Free up the brake hose on the bracket - 4 -.






- Release the electrical wire from the bracket - 2 - toward the left - A - and remove.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - from the brake carrier.

- Remove the brake caliper with brake pads and the brake carrier.

Do not let the brake caliper with the brake carrier hang from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with suitable cable ties or wire. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.

Do not press the brake pedal when the caliper is removed.

Installing

Use new bolts, refer to the Parts Catalog.

- Carefully press the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the brake pads installed over the brake rotor.

- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts - 1 -.






- Insert the brake hose in the bracket - 4 -.

- Insert the electrical wire in the bracket - 2 - and engage it to the right - B -.

- Mount the wheels.

- Lower the vehicle.