Cll 41

Brake Caliper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (VAG 1331)

• Brake pedal actuator (VAG 1869/2)

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.

- Unhook the brake cable from the lever on the brake caliper.

- Remove the spring clip and pull the brake cable from the holder on the brake caliper.

- Connect the bleeder hose from the bleeder bottle to the bleeder valve on 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 line.

- Remove both bolts from the brake caliper, counter hold on the guide pins when doing this.





- Pull off the brake caliper from brake carrier.

Installing

• Piston is pressed back into caliper.

• Brake pads sit in the anti rattle springs in the brake carrier.

- Secure the brake caliper to the brake carrier using the new self locking bolts.

- Install the brake line to the brake caliper.

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

- Hook in the brake cable and secure it to the holder with the spring clip.

- Adjusting the parking brake. Refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- 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.