Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Loosen the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

-- Remove the affected rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

Vehicles with 2.5L TFSI Engine

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-- Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -2-.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

FWD Vehicles:

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44- /Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Remove the brake carrier bolts -arrows- using the :T10035 .

-- Remove the brake caliper with the brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position on a vehicle with a multi-link suspension.

If the brake rotor is so worn that the brake caliper cannot be removed, then the parking brake must be driven back. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake hose.

Do not let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.
Replace the brake hose if damaged.

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston.

Do not operate the brakes or the electro-mechanical parking brake when the brake caliper is removed.

-- Hang the brake caliper with the brake carrier on the body using suitable wire.