Brake Caliper, Brake 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT, Replacing: Removing

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Fig 1: Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2 Inserted Between Brake Pedal And Driver's Seat

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-- Remove affected front wheel, refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat. Preload the brake pedal at least 60 mm.

NOTE:

By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.

-- Connect the container hose to a front brake caliper bleed screw.

-- Open brake caliper bleed screw on the front to reduce the pressure from the brake system.

WARNING:

Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
Wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with the skin with a lot of water.
If brake fluid comes in contact with the eyes, wash out the eye(s) and see a doctor.
Refer to BRAKE FLUID GENERAL INFORMATION

-- Close the bleeder screw.

NOTE:

Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2.

-- Remove brake hose from brake caliper.

-- Remove the brake pads, refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKE 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT .

Fig 2: Overview Of Front Brakes (1LA, 1LJ, 1ZB And 1ZT)

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-- Remove brake caliper -7-.

CAUTION:

Never remove bolts -6 and 9-

-- Remove the bolts -3- on the brake carrier -2- while holding the carrier securely.

-- Remove the brake carrier.