Brake Pads, Bosch

Brake Pads, Bosch

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Resetting & Extracting Tool (T10165)

Removing

When removing, mark the brake pads in case they will be reused. Install them in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven!

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the rear wheels.

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






- Remove the brake caliper and secure it with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

- Remove the brake pads and brake pad retaining plates - arrows -.






Cleaning


Do not use compressed air on the brake system, the dust produced is harmful to health!

- The contact surfaces between the brake pad retaining plates (brake pads) and brake carrier must be cleaned and any corrosion removed.

- Clean the brake caliper.

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake caliper.

Installing

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

Before pressing the piston into the cylinder using the piston resetting tool, brake fluid must be extracted from the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, especially if the reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

- Turn the knurled wheel on the resetting & extracting tool (T10165) to the right and install the piston. Be careful not to damage the cap.






- Use the component part of T10165 tool (T10165/1) for assistance when installing.

• Install the resetting & extracting tool (T10165) so that the collar on the component part of T10165 tool (T10165/1) is touching.

• For pistons that are difficult to move, a 13 mm open end wrench can be used on the appropriate wrench surface - arrow A -.

- Insert the brake pad retaining plates - 1 and 2 - in the brake carrier.






• The brake pad retaining plates - 1 and 2 - are different. They can only be installed diagonally to each other.

- Install the brake pad retaining plates - 1 and 2 - so that the guides - arrows - on both sides of the brake carrier face out.

- Insert the brake pads in brake carrier.

- Make sure the brake pads are seated in the brake pad retaining plates - arrows -.






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

- Install the wheels.

• The repair kit has 4 self-locking bolts for installing the brake caliper. Always use these.

• After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• Check the brake fluid level after replacing the brake pads.

Tightening Specifications