Front Brake Caliper, Replacing: Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying 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 V.A.G 1869/2.

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

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

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 Brake System Components

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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.