Front Brake Caliper, FN-3: Installing

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Always use new bolts .

-- Position the brake carrier.

-- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts -5-.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Components (FN-3)

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-- Install the brake hose into the brake caliper and tighten.

-- Install brake pads, refer to FRONT BRAKE PADS, FN-3 .

NOTE:

After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times while the vehicle is stationary so that the brake pads are seated properly in their normal operating position.

-- Remove VAG 1869/2.

-- Bleed brake system.

-- Install wheels.

Wheel bolt tightening specifications, refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .