Brake Caliper, FNR-G

Brake Caliper, FNR-G

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (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 the wheels.

- Pry brake caliper retaining spring out of brake pad retaining spring with screwdriver. To do this, place screwdriver between both retaining springs.

- Secure brake caliper retaining spring with a cloth when doing this so that it cannot jump away.

- 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.

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

- Set outer brake pad with retaining springs into brake caliper.

- Place brake caliper with brake pads on brake carrier.

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

- Install both protective caps.

- Connect brake hose with brake caliper line.

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

- Insert brake caliper retaining spring in brake pad retaining spring and press under brake carrier.

- Connect brake pad wear indicator connector.

- Brake System, Bleeding

- Install wheels.

Torque 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.