Brake Caliper
Brake Caliper
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)
• 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 rear wheels.
- 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.
- Disconnect the brake pad wear display connector.
- Remove the wire for the brake pad wear display from the brake caliper.
- Remove brake line from brake caliper.
- Remove brake caliper from wheel bearing housing.
- Remove brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.
Installing
- Install brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.
- Bolt brake caliper onto wheel bearing housing.
- Install brake line on brake caliper.
- Press the wire for the brake pad wear display into the opening in the brake caliper.
- Connect the brake pad wear indicator connectors in the bracket on the brake caliper.
- Remove (V.A.G 1869/2).
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to => [ Brake System, Bleeding ] Brake System, Bleeding.
- Install wheels.
Tightening 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.