Brake Caliper, Replacing : Installing

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Use new bolts.

Do not loosen the bolted connections -A and B arrows-.

Fig 1: Do Not Loosen The Bolted Connections

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WARNING:

There is a risk of malfunction.

Do not loosen the bolted connections -A arrows-
Do not loosen the guide pins -arrows B-.

NOTE: Tighten the brake caliper bolts -11- with the Socket - Xzn 9T50036.

-- Install the brake pads. Refer to Installing .

Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle.

-- Install the brake line -9- in the brake caliper and tighten it.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Brake Components

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-- Install the brake line in the bracket.

-- Connect wear indicator connector.

-- Install the electrical connection for the brake pad wear display in the bracket.

NOTE:

Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear display fits correctly in the clip inside the inner brake pad.

Fig 3: Identifying Contact

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-- Remove the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG 1869/2.

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 BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEEDING

-- Install the wheels. Refer to Wheel and Tire Guide Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment .

-- Lower vehicle.

WARNING:

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

After installing, press the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.