Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Removing

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

- 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).

When installing brake caliper, make sure that brake pad is not affixed to brake caliper before the correct installation position has been reached.

Do not damage the adhesion surface.

- 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 brake system. Refer to => [ Brake System, Bleeding ] Brake System, Bleeding.

- Install wheels.

Tightening specification for wheel bolts.

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

• Check brake fluid level.