Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1576)

• Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Procedure applies only for replacing or when performing subsequent work on a brake caliper.

Removing

- Remove the wheel.

- Connect the bleeder hose from the bleeder bottle to the bleeder valve on the brake caliper and then open the valve.

- Install the (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Close the bleeder valve and remove the bleeder bottle and hose.

- Remove the brake line from the brake caliper.

- Remove the bracket - item 7 -=> [ Bracket ] 17 Inch Caliper (1LE) from the wheel bearing housing.

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

- Remove the brake caliper from the wheel bearing housing.

Installing

- Install the brake caliper to the wheel bearing housing.

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

- Install the brake line to the brake caliper.

- Install the bracket - item 7 -=> [ Bracket ] 17 Inch Caliper (1LE) to the wheel bearing housing.

- Remove the (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Bleed the brake system. Refer to => [ Brake System Bleeding ] Service and Repair.

- Install the wheel.

• Before moving the vehicle, firmly press the brake pedal several times to properly seat the brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Check the brake fluid level.