Front Brake Caliper, FN-3

Front Brake Caliper, FN-3

Always use new bolts => ETKA.

Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Reversible ratchet (V.A.G. 1332/1)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Reversible ratchet (V.A.G. 1331/1)

• Brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

- Insert the brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) between the brake pedal and driver seat by pressing the brake pedal down at least 60 mm. By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.






- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheels.

- Connect the hose from a bleeder bottle to one of the bleeder screws on the front caliper.

- Open a bleeder screw on the front brake caliper to reduce the pressure from the brake system.

- Close the bleeder screw.

• Do not remove brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Remove brake pads => [ Front Brake Pads, FN-3 ] Front Brake Pads, FN-3

• When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!

• The brake disc is secured with a bolt.

- Remove brake hose from brake caliper.

- Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle.

- Remove the bolts - 5 - on the brake carrier while holding the carrier securely.






- Remove the brake carrier.

Installing

Always use new bolts => ETKA.

- Position the brake carrier.

- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts - 5 -.






- Install the brake hose into the brake caliper and tighten.

- Install brake pads => [ Front Brake Pads, FN-3 ] Front Brake Pads, FN-3.

• After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times while the vehicle is stationary so that the brake pads are seated properly in their normal operating position.

- Remove brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Bleed brake system.

- Install wheels.

Wheel bolt tightening specifications => 44.