Brake Caliper, Bosch

Brake Caliper, Bosch

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

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

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the rear wheels.

- Push the lever on the brake caliper - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow -.






- Disengage the parking brake cable - 1 - from the lever on the brake caliper - 2 -.

- Squeeze the tabs - 3 - and remove the parking brake cable - 1 - from the bracket - 4 - on the brake caliper.

- Connect the bleed hose - 1 - from the bleeder bottle to the brake caliper bleed valve and open the bleed valve.






- Install the brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2).






- Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

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






- Counter hold the guide bolt and remove the bolts - arrows - from the brake caliper - 1 -.






- Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• The piston is pressed back.

• The brake pads sit in retaining springs on the brake carrier.

- Secure the brake caliper to the brake carrier using new self-locking bolts.

- Attach the brake hose - 1 - and banjo bolt - 2 - to the brake caliper.






- Remove the brake pedal adjuster (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Guide the parking brake cable - 1 - through the bracket - 4 - on the brake caliper until the tabs - 3 - engage.






- Push the lever on the brake caliper - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow -.

- Attach the parking brake cable - 1 - to the lever - 2 - on the brake caliper.

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

- Adjust the parking brake. Refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Install the wheels.

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

• Check the brake fluid level.

Tightening Specifications