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.

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






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






- Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

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






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

- Counterhold the guide bolt and remove the bolts - 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!

• Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake system.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Piston is pressed back.

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

- Attach the brake caliper - 1 - with the new self-locking screws - arrows - to the brake carrier.






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






- Remove (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 - direction of 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 parking brake. Refer to=> [ Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Disc Brakes ] Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Disc Brakes.

- 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