Brake pads, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Brake Pads, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Reset and screw out tool 3272 or
Resetting extracting tool T10165
Torque wrench VAS 5820
Ratchet V.A.G 1410/3

Socket T40027

Removing

NOTE:

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reused. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Raise vehicle.
Remove wheels.

Fig 2: Removing Securing Bolts From Brake Caliper Housing, While Counter-Holding On Guide Pins

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Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, while counter-holding on guide pins.
Remove brake pads.

Installing

Fig 3: Installing Piston By Turning Reset And Screwing Out Tool 3272 In Clockwise Direction

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Install piston by turning reset and screw out tool 3272 in clockwise direction.

NOTE:

Insert reset and screw out tool 3272 so that the collar is positioned against the piston.
Press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool, before inserting new brake pads. Draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle before pressing piston back. Otherwise brake fluid which was used to top off brake fluid reservoir, may run out and cause damage.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!

Fig 4: Installing Brake Pads

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Install brake pads.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts From/To Brake Caliper Housing, While Counter-Holding On Guide Pins

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Secure brake caliper housing with new self-locking bolts.
Tighten bolts on brake caliper housing, 35 Nm.

NOTE:

The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed in all cases.
After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

Mounting wheels → 44 - WHEELS, TIRES, VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .

Check brake fluid level and top off if necessary.