Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper

• Remove the brake caliper for servicing and bleed the brake system.

• Install on one axle on brake calipers from the same manufacturer and with the same quality

Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

• Socket XZN 9 (T50036)

• Piston resetting tool (T10145)

- Insert the (V.A.G 1869/2) between the brake pedal and driver seat by pressing the brake pedal down at least 60 mm. By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.






- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

- Connect the hose from a bleeder bottle to a brake caliper brake caliper bleeder screw - 2 -.






- Open a brake caliper bleeder screw on the front brake caliper to reduce the pressure from the brake system.

- Close the bleeder screw.

• Do not remove brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Remove the brake line - 18 - from brake caliper.






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

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

• The brake disc is secured with a bolt.

Installing

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

• Replace any damaged guide pins. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle.

- Install the brake line - 18 - in the brake caliper and tighten it to 19 Nm.






- Install the brake line in the bracket.

- Connect wear indicator connector.

- Install the electrical connection for the brake pad wear display in the bracket.

• Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear display fits correctly in the clip inside the inner brake pad.






- Bleed brake system. Refer to => [ Bleeding Procedure ] Service and Repair.

- Install wheels.

- Lower vehicle.

- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.

• After installing, press the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.