Front Brake Caliper, 16" FN3

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake pedal actuator V.A.G 1869/2
Piston resetting tool T10145

Removing

-- Insert V.A.G 1869/2 between brake pedal and driver's seat by pressing brake pedal down at least 60 mm.

Fig 1: Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2 Inserted Between Brake Pedal And Driver's Seat

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NOTE:

By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.

-- Connect the hose of a bleeder bottle to the bleeder screw of the removed brake caliper.

-- Open bleeder screw.

-- Do not remove V.A.G 1869/2.

-- Close the bleed screws.

-- Remove brake hose from brake caliper.

-- Remove cover caps on guide pins -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps

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-- Remove guide pins -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Of Brake Caliper Guide Pins

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-- Pull both guide pins out of brake caliper and bushings.

-- Remove brake pads. Refer to FRONT BRAKE PADS, 16" FN3 .

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

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

NOTE:

Push the brake pistons back using the T10145 before installing the brake pads. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON, PRESSING BACK .

Make sure that brake fluid cannot leak out of the brake fluid reservoir because it will damage components and the paint.

When siphoning brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake fluid.

WARNING:

Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth! Also due to its corrosive effect, brake fluid must not come into contact with paint work.

-- Install brake pads. Refer to FRONT BRAKE PADS, 16" FN3 .

-- Tighten brake caliper on brake carrier with both guide bolts. Note torque: 30 Nm

-- Connect the brake line in the brake caliper.

Fig 4: Brake Hose Connection With Anti-Twist Element

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Brake hose in the brake caliper for 16" FN-3 brakes, tightening specification: 35 Nm.

-- Make sure that groove in brake hose banjo fitting is inserted in securing tab -arrow-.

-- Brake system, bleeding, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .

-- Mounting wheels, refer to General Information .

WARNING:

After installing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

WARNING:

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.