Brake Caliper

Brake Caliper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1576)

• Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Removing

• Work procedure applies only for replacing or when performing subsequent service work on brake caliper.

- Remove wheels.

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

- Insert (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.

- Separate the connector for brake pad wear indicator.

- Unfasten the brake hose from the brake caliper.

- Remove brake caliper from wheel bearing housing.

- Remove brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

Installing

- Install brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

- Bolt brake caliper onto wheel bearing housing.

- Install the brake line on the brake caliper.

- Carefully install brake pad wear indicator wire contact sensor in new brake pads.

- Insert the brake pad wear indicator wire under the tabs on the retaining spring and into the clip.

- Join connector for brake wear indicator.

- Remove (V.A.G 1869/2).

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

- Install wheels.

Tightening specification for wheel bolts

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

• Check brake fluid level.