FNR-G

Brake Caliper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (VAG 1331)

• Brake pedal actuator (VAG 1869/2)

Removing

Procedure applies only for replacing or performing subsequent service work on the brake caliper.

- Remove the wheels.

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

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

- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear indicator.

- Connect the bleeder hose for the bleeder bottle to the bleeder valve of the brake caliper and then open the bleeder valve.

- Install the brake pedal actuator (VAG 1869/2).

- Close the bleeder valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

- Remove the brake hose.

- Pull both cover caps from the bushings of the brake caliper.

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

- Pull off the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

- Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.

Installing

• Piston is pressed back into caliper.

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

- Set the outer brake pad with retaining spring into the brake caliper.

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

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

- Install both protective caps.

- Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper.

- Remove the brake pedal actuator (VAG 1869/2).

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

- Connect the brake pad wear indicator connector.

- Bleed the brake system. Refer to => [ Brake System Bleeding General Information ] Brake System Bleeding General Information.

- Install the wheels.

Tightening specification for wheel bolts.

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

• Check the brake fluid level.