Brake Caliper FN3

Brake Caliper FN3

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

• Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Work procedure applies only for replacing or when performing subsequent service work on brake caliper.

Removing

- Remove wheels.

- Using screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper and remove.

- Separate the connector for brake pad wear indicator.

- Connect bleeder hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve of brake caliper and then open bleeder valve.

- Insert (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.

- Remove the brake hose.

- Pull both cover caps from bushings of brake caliper.

- Loosen both guide pins and remove from brake caliper.

- Pull off brake caliper from brake carrier.

- Remove brake pads from brake caliper.

Installing

• Piston is pressed back.

• Outer brake pad sits on brake carrier.

- Insert inner brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper (piston).

- Tighten brake caliper to brake carrier using both guide pins.

- Install both protective caps.

- Screw brake hose on brake caliper.

- Remove (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Install retaining spring in brake caliper.

- Connect brake pad wear indicator connector.

- Bleed the brake system. Refer to => [ Hydraulic System, Bleeding ] Hydraulic System, Bleeding.

- Install wheels.

• Before moving the vehicle, depress the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Check brake fluid level.