Brake Caliper, Replacing, 1LP: Installing

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Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

Use new bolts. Refer to parts information.

-- Install the brake caliper.

-- Tighten the brake caliper with the new bolts.

Tightening Specifications

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

WARNING:

Brake fluid is poisonous, and must never be siphoned by mouth under any circumstances.
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.

The brake hose needs to sit in the bracket.

-- Attach the brake pad wear wire.

-- Install the brake pads.

-- Remove the :VAG1869/2 .

-- Only bleed the brakes on the wheel from which the brake caliper and the brake hose was loosened. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

NOTE:

It must be bled on each bleeder screw. Bleed the brake caliper with two bleed screws first on the inner screw.

NOTE:

It must be bled on each bleeder screw. Bleed the brake caliper with two bleed screws first on the inner screw.

NOTE:

If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.