FNR-G

Brake Pads

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (VAG 1331)

• Piston resetting tool (T 10145)

Removing

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

- Remove the wheels.

- Pry the brake caliper retaining spring out of the brake pad retaining spring using a screwdriver. To do this, place the screwdriver between both retaining springs - close-up -.

- Secure the brake caliper retaining spring with a cloth when doing this so that it cannot fly away.





- Disconnect the connector - 1 - for brake pad wear indicator.





- Remove the caps - arrows -.





- Loosen both guide pins - arrows - and remove them from the brake caliper.





- Remove the brake caliper and secure it with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

- Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.

Cleaning

CAUTION!
Do not use compressed air to blow on the brake system components, the dust produced is harmful to health!

- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces for the brake pads at the brake carrier, removing any corrosion.

- Clean the brake caliper.

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake caliper.

Installing

Before pressing the piston into the cylinder bore, some brake fluid must be extracted from the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, especially if the reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

- Press the piston into the bore using the piston resetting tool (T 10145).





- Insert the inner brake pad with retaining spring in the brake caliper.





- Set the outer brake pad - 2 - with retaining springs into the brake caliper.





- Place the brake caliper with brake pads on the brake carrier.

- Tighten the brake caliper to brake carrier using both guide pins.





- Install both protective caps.

- Install the brake caliper retaining spring to the brake pad retaining spring and press under brake carrier.

- Connect the brake pad wear indicator connector.

- Install the wheels.

Tightening specification for wheel bolts.

• After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• Check the brake fluid level after replacing the brake pads.