Front Brake Caliper, FBC-57: Removing

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WARNING:

The 4 retaining pins for the brake pads on the brake carrier must not be loosened under any circumstances.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG 1332
Reversible Ratchet VAG 1332/1
Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG 1331
Reversible Ratchet VAG 1331/1
Brake Pedal Actuator VAG 1869/2
Piston Resetting Tool T10145

-- -Insert the brake pedal actuator VAG 1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat by pressing the brake pedal down 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.

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

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-- 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 bleeder screw.

NOTE:

Do not remove brake pedal loading device VAG 1869/2.

-- Remove the brake pressure line from the brake caliper.

-- Remove brake pads, refer to FRONT BRAKE PADS, FBC-57 .

NOTE:

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position or braking effect will be uneven.

-- Remove the brake caliper -7- from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Brake Components (FBC-57)

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CAUTION:

Never remove bolts -6 and 9-

-- Remove the bolts -3- on the brake carrier while holding the carrier securely.

-- Remove the brake carrier.