Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Front Brakes, TTRS And Ceramic Brakes: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm :VAG1332A

CAUTION:

If brake pads are ceramics, wheel must not fall on brake rotor, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To install/remove wheel, install two assembly pins from vehicle tool kit in mounts on wheel bolts. The long assembly pin is in the upper position.

NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replace damaged bolts.

Always replace self-locking bolts.

NOTE:

In the following description the brake caliper is removed with the brake pads. The brake hose remains connected.

WARNING:

Do not damage the brake hose and brake line.
Do not bend the brake line past the specified form.
A damaged brake hose or a damaged or bent brake line must be replaced.