Brake Caliper With Brake Carrier

Brake Caliper with Brake Carrier

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear display - arrow -.






- Release the connector from the mount while turning it 90° at the same time.






- Remove the connector from the bracket.

- Unhook brake line from retainer






• Pushing on the brake pads lightly with pliers makes it easier to remove the brake caliper from the brake rotor. Be careful not do damage the paint on the brake caliper.

- Push the brake pad back with pliers.

- Remove bolts - 13 -.






- Remove the brake caliper - 7 - with the brake carrier - 12 - and tie them up so that the weight does not rest on or damage the brake hose.

Installing

Replace the bolts - 13 -. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

- Push the brake caliper - 7 - with the brake carrier - 12 - and the brake pads installed carefully over the brake disc.

• Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle.

- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts - 13 -.






- Install the brake line in the bracket.

- Connect wear indicator connector.

• Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear display fits correctly in the clip inside the inner brake pad.






- Install the electrical connection for the brake pad wear display in the bracket.

- Install wheels.

- Lower vehicle.

- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.

• After installing, press the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.