Brake Carrier

Brake Carrier

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Piston resetting tool (T10145)

Removing

• When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!

Do not open the brake hydraulic system when removing!

- Loosen the wheel bolts.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheel.

- Remove brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

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

- Unscrew the threaded connection - arrows - from the cover plate - 1 -.






- Install the brake carrier - 1 -.

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.

• If using the brake pads again, install the marked pads in the same location.

Before pushing back the piston, extract some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

- 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