Rear Brake Pads, Removing and Installing

Brake pads, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ 3272 Reset and screwout tool
^ 3272/1 Reset and screwout tool plate





^ VAG1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent)

Removing

Note: When removing, mark brake pads if they are to be reused. Install in their original position to prevent uneven braking!

^ Remove wheels.

This work sequence is only valid for vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD)





^ Pull out securing clip -1- and unhook parking brake cable from brake caliper.

Continued for all vehicles





^ Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, when doing this counter-hold on guide pins.
^ Remove brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.
^ Remove brake pads.
^ Clean brake caliper housing, in particular the bonding surface for the brake pad. It must be free of adhesive and grease residues.
Use only appropriate solvent for cleaning the brake caliper housing.

Installing

Note: Draw off brake fluid from the reservoir before pressing the piston back. Use a bleeder bottle or a plastic bottle which is only used for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!





^ Install piston by turning knurled wheel of special tool 3272 clockwise. Do not damage protective cap when doing this.
^ Use special tool 3272/1 for assistance when installing.

Note:
^ Install special tool 3272 so that the collar of the tool is seated on special tool 3272/1.
^ For pistons that are difficult to move, use open-end wrench (use 13 mm) on the flats (arrow A).

^ Remove protective foil off backplate of new brake pads.





^ Insert brake pads.
^ Secure brake caliper housing with new self-locking bolts

Note: Repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must always be installed.

This sequence is only valid for vehicles with Front Wheel Drive
^ Attach parking brake cable to brake caliper housing.
^ Adjusting parking brake, Refer to Parking Brake, System, Adjustments.

Operate foot brake first after adjusting parking brake.

Continued for all vehicles
^ Install wheels.

Note:
^ After each brake pad change 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.