Front Brake Caliper, Replacing: Installing

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NOTE:

Use new bolts .

-- Position the brake carrier.

-- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake System Components

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

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.

-- Install the brake pressure line -5- in the brake caliper and tighten.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake System Components

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

-- Bleed brake system, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Mount the wheels.

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