Brake Caliper, Replacing, 1LM: Removing

-- Insert the :VAG1869/2  between the brake pedal and driver seat and press 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.

-- Raise The Vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Connect the hose from a bleeder bottle to one of the bleeder screws on the front caliper.

-- Open a bleeder screw on the front brake caliper to reduce the pressure from the brake system.

-- Close the bleed screw and tighten to 15 Nm.

-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 1LM .

-- Remove the brake hose -8- from the brake caliper.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt -1- And Brake Caliper, Installation

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-- Hold the brake caliper steady and remove the bolts -13-.