Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Installing

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If old brake pads are being replaced with new ones, then it is necessary to check the brake rotor thickness for wear. While doing so, pay attention to the wear specifications for the brake rotor.

-- Check the brake rotor for wear. For the wear specification. Refer to BRAKE PR NUMBERS .

-- Insert the brake pad retaining springs.

Fig 1: Inserting Pad Retaining Springs

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-- Remove any protective film from the brake pad backing plate.

-- Insert brake pads.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads, Guide Clips & Brake Caliper Housing

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-- Make sure that the brake pads are seated correctly in the retaining plates -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pads Are Located Correctly In Anti-Rattle Springs

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NOTE:

The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor and brake pad.

-- Position the brake caliper.

NOTE:

The repair kit includes new self-locking hex that must be installed in all cases.

-- Secure brake caliper using new self-locking bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Attachment Bolts For Brake Caliper Housing

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To tighten the bolts, use the Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331 with Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ring Wrench VAG1331/3.

-- Install the brake hose and electrical wire into the bracket on the stub axle carrier.

NOTE:

Make sure the brake hose is correctly installed and secured inside the combination bracket on the stub axle carrier so that the brake hose does not come out of the bracket on its own.

-- Turn on the ignition.

Displayed on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display

Fig 5: Identifying Diagnostic Operation System VAS 5051A (Prompt For Entering Display Group Appears In Display Zone & Input Keypad Appears In Display Zone)

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The request to enter a display group number appears in display field -1-.
An entry keypad is shown in display field -2-.

-- Using the entry keypad, enter in display field -2- the "006" for the display group number and confirm by pressing the "Q button" (guide pistons together).

-- To exit the entry template, press the green arrow button on the lower left.

NOTE:

DTC memory checked, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.

-- With the ignition switched off, remove the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester from the diagnostic socket in the vehicle.

-- Install the wheels. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

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