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Brake Caliper, Replacing, Pr 1JL, 1ZD: Removing

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

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 front wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .

WARNING:

Brake fluid is caustic risk of skin injury.

Do not extract brake fluid by mouth.

Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be swallowed.

  • To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.

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 corrosive nature, brake fluid must also never contact paint. Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap, Bleed Screw And Container Bleeder Hose
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-- Place the bleeder hose -2- of the bleeder bottle onto the bleeder screw.

-- Open the bleeder screw to reduce the pressure in the hydraulic system.

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

NOTE:

Do not remove the :VAG1869/2  .

-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place a cloth under the separating point.

WARNING:

Malfunctions from contact with brake fluid with fluids containing mineral oils.

  • 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 never be brought into contact with paint. Wash off any spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water.

-- Remove the banjo bolt -arrow- and remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.

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-- 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, PR 1JL, 1ZD .

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