Brake Caliper, Brake 1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP Brake, Replacing: Installing

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Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES, 1LB, 1LC, 1LE AND 1LP .

NOTE:

Use new bolts, allocate correct bolts.

-- Install the brake caliper.

-- Tighten the brake caliper with the new bolts.

-- Install the brake hose into the brake caliper and tighten.

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

The brake hose needs to sit in the mount.

-- Attach the brake pad wear wire.

-- Install the brake pads, refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKE 1LB AND 1LC .

-- Remove the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2.

Only bleed the brakes on the wheel which the brake caliper and the brake line was separated.

NOTE:

Only bleed the brakes on the wheel which the brake caliper and the brake line was separated. If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes, refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly several times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle.