Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake caliper, FS III front brake
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Brake pedal actuator -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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Connect bleed bottle bleed hose -1-
to bleed 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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Pull both cover caps out of brake caliper bearing bushes. |
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Loosen both guide pins and remove from brake caliper. |
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Pull brake caliper from brake support plate. |
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Take brake pads out of brake caliper. |
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Insert brake pads into brake caliper and piston. |
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Insert brake pad with “piston side” written on backing plate
into brake piston. |
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Install brake caliper with brake pads on wheel bearing
housing. |
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First position brake caliper with brake pads at bottom
-arrow- of brake carrier. |
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Bolt brake caliper to brake carrier with both guide pins. |
| Brake caliper stud must be positioned behind brake carrier
guide! |
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Bolt brake hose to brake caliper. |
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Remove brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Bleed brake system
→ Chapter. |
Note
| Firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle
stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - FS III front brake“ |
| Wheel bolts
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Test and measurement work that can be performed using a pressure gauge
Displays on the pressure gauge
1 -
Temperature scale for refrigerant R134a CF3–CH2F or
CH2F–CF3.
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Pressure scale
In addition to the pressure scale, the pressure gau ...
Preparing body flange for fitting
WARNING
Keep bonding surface free of dirt and grease.
Do not treat bonding surface with activator
immediately after cutting back. Do not prime. Do not
treat with cleaning solution.
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Identification plates
Identification plate with capacities for refrigerant R134a
and refrigerant oil
1 -
Name of refrigerant
2 -
Refrigerant capacity
3 -
Designation of refriger ...
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Removing and installing brake pads, front brakes PC57 and C60
Removing and installing brake caliper, front brakes PC57 and C60