Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake caliper
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- |
 Note
| This procedure applies only to exchanging or the following
repair work on the brake caliper. |
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Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator. |
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Connect hose of bleeder bottle -1-
to bleeder valve of brake caliper. |
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Apply brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle. |
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Unscrew both securing bolts from brake caliper,
counterholding on guide pin. |
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Pull brake caliper off brake carrier. |
| The two brake pads are seated in the retaining springs on
the brake carrier. |
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Carefully place brake caliper on brake carrier. |
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Secure brake caliper to brake carrier with new self-locking
bolts, counterholding on guide pin. |
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Screw brake hose onto brake caliper. |
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Remove brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Connect brake pad wear indicator connector. |
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Bleed brake system
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - front brakes“ |
| Bleed valve
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front brake caliper“ |
| Wheel bolts
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44. |
Note
| Firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle
stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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