Brake Pads, Removing and Installing

Brake pads, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ VAG1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent)
^ Piston resetting tool

Removing

Note: When reusing brake pads mark location, install in same position otherwise uneven braking!

^ Remove wheels.





^ For vehicles with brake wear indicator disconnect the connector -1-.
^ Lift locking tab slightly on connector lower part -2- and then turn 90°.
^ Pull connector lower part out of bracket.





^ Remove lower brake caliper housing securing bolt. Counter hold on guide pin.





^ Swing brake caliper housing upward.
^ Remove brake pads.

Installing

Note: Press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool. Before inserting new brake pads, draw off brake fluid the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Before pressing the piston back, make sure the reservoir has not been topped off, otherwise brake fluid will overflow and cause damage.

Use only appropriate solvent for cleaning the brake caliper housing.





^ Pressing piston back.
^ Insert brake pads.
^ Swing brake caliper housing down and secure with new self-locking bolt.
^ Remove upper brake caliper housing securing bolt. Counter hold on guide pin.
^ If removing the upper brake caliper housing securing bolt, it must always be replaced.
^ Bolt on brake caliper housing, Refer to Front / C54 Brake Caliper, Servicing, Overview, See item 4.
^ Insert brake wear indicator connector into bracket on brake caliper.

The brake wear indicator wiring must be routed between the brake carrier and brake line.

Note:
^ The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed.
^ After changing each brake pad and with vehicle stationary. Firmly depress brake pedal several times so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
^ Check brake fluid level, after changing brake pads.