Brake Caliper, Replacing, Steel Brakes, 1LA/1LJ/1LF/1LL/1LU/1LV And Ceramic Brakes, LN/1LW: Removing
-- Insert the :VAG1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat. Preload the brake pedal at least 60 mm.
By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.
-- Remove the affected front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Place a cloth underneath to catch any brake fluid leaking out.
Risk of skin irritation.
- To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.
There is a risk of an accident from steam bubbles developing when the water content in the brake fluid is too high.
- Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air.
- Seal the open brake hoses and brake line with plugs from the Assembly Part Set :5Q0698311 .
Brake fluid contact with fluids containing mineral oils causes malfunctions.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Safety gloves must be free of oil and grease.
Risk of damaging the painted surfaces.
- Due to its corrosive nature, brake fluid must also never contact paint. Wash off any spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water.
-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1-.
-- Attach the container bleed hose -2- to the bleed screw.
-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the hydraulic system.
-- Close the bleed screw and remove the container.
Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .
-- Remove the union bolt -2-.
-- Free up the brake hose at the brackets -arrows-.
-- Detach the brake hose -1- from the brake caliper and remove it.
Ignore -3-.
-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .