Brake Caliper, Replacing, Ceramic Brakes: Removing

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-- Loosen the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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

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NOTE:

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

-- Remove the affected rear wheel, while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1-.

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-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2- as shown.

-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the brake system.

-- Close the bleed screw and remove the bleeder bottle.

NOTE:

Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the electromechanical parking brake motor.

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-- Remove the union bolt -2-.

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-- Free up the brake hose on the bracket -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the brake hose -1- from the brake caliper.

-- Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -1-.

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-- Release the connector -2- to the brake pad wear sensor from its bracket in direction of -arrow B- while turning it 90° at the same time in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Remove the dust cap -3- from the bleed screw and free up the electrical wire.

NOTE:

Ignore -4-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- by counter-holding the guide pins -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the brake caliper and guide the brake pad wear indicator wire out at the same time.

-- Remove the electromechanical parking brake motor. Refer to LEFT/RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.

-- Remove the brake pads and brake pad springs.