Brake Caliper, Replacing, Ceramic Brakes 1LW: Installing

NOTE:

Clean Bolts Before Reusing

Replace Damaged Bolts

Always replace self-locking bolts.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper over the brake rotor.

-- Install the bolts -10- and tighten to 196 Nm.

Fig 1: Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview, Ceramic Brakes

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-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW .

-- Remove the :VAG1869/2 .

NOTE:

Only bleed the brakes on the wheel which had the brake caliper replaced.

-- If there is insufficient brake pressure, bleed the brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

-- Install The Wheels. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

CAUTION:

After inserting the brake pads and before driving for the first time, press the brake pedal firmly several times while parked so that brake pads are properly seated in their corresponding operating position.

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.

CAUTION:

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.