FN 3

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.

- Using a screwdriver, pry off the brake pad retaining spring from the brake caliper- arrow - and remove.





- Disconnect the connector - 1 - for the 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 caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

- Remove the brake pads.

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, especially the adhesive contact surface for the brake pads, it must be free of residual adhesive and grease.

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning the 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).





- Remove the protective foil on the backing plate of the outer brake pad.

- Install the outer brake pad to the brake carrier.

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

When installing the brake caliper, make sure that brake pad is not affixed to the brake caliper before the correct installation position has been reached.

Do not damage the adhesion surface.

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





- Install both protective caps.

- Install retaining spring to the brake caliper.

- 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.