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.

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

Vehicles with Brake Pad Wear Display






- Disconnect the connector - 1 - from the brake pad wear display.

Continuation for All Vehicles






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

- Remove caps - arrows -.






- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose - 1 - to the brake caliper bleed valve.






- Open the bleed valve.

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






- Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

- Remove the brake hose threaded connection - 1 - with the banjo bolt - 2 - from the brake caliper.






- Immediately seal brake lines and threaded holes with sealing plugs (1H0 698 311 A).

- Remove the guide pins - arrows - from the brake caliper - 1 -.






- Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

Cleaning

Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

• Clean brake caliper with mineral spirits exclusively.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Before installing, clean carefully and check for wear and damage.

- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces on the brake carrier for the brake pads and remove any corrosion.

• 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.

- Screw on and tighten down the brake caliper - 1 - guide bolts - arrows -.






- Install both protective caps.

- Attach the brake hose connection - 1 - and the banjo bolt - 2 - and tighten down.






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

- Install retaining spring in brake caliper.

- Bleed the brake system. Refer to => [ Brake System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.

- Install the wheel and tighten.

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

• Check brake fluid level.

Tightening Specification