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.

- Using screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper - arrow - and remove.






- Remove caps - arrows -.






- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose - 1 - to the brake caliper bleed valve.






- Open the bleed valve.

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






- Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

- Remove the brake hose threaded connection - 1 - with the banjo bolt - 2 - from the brake caliper.






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

- Remove the guide pins - 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!

• 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.

• Piston is pressed back.

• Outer brake pad sits on brake carrier.

- Install the (T10145) - 1 - in the brake caliper - 2 - and push the brake piston back.






- Insert inner brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper (piston).

• When installing brake caliper, make sure that brake pad is not affixed to brake caliper before the correct installation position has been reached.

• Do not damage the adhesion surface.

- Screw on and tighten down the brake caliper - 1 - guide bolts - arrows -.






- Install both protective caps.

- Attach the brake hose connection - 1 - and the banjo bolt - 2 - and tighten down.






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

- Install retaining spring in brake caliper.

- Bleeding hydraulic system. Refer to => [ Hydraulic System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.

- 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