Brake Caliper, Replacing: Removing
-- 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.
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. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Risk of skin irritation.
- To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.
-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on the left front caliper.
-- 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.
-- Repeat the procedure on the left rear brake caliper.
Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the parking brake motor.
-- Remove the parking brake motor and set it aside without disconnecting the connector -1-.
Brake fluid contact with fluids containing mineral oils causes malfunctions.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Safety gloves must be free of oil and grease.
Risk of damaging the painted surfaces.
- Due to its caustic nature, brake fluid must also never come in contact with paint. Wash off any spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water.
-- Remove the brake hose banjo bolt -arrow- on the brake caliper.
-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the Assembly Part Set:5Q0 698 311 .
-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .