Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Rear Brakes: Installing
Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Health Risk.
- Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.
Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the brake pads installed over the brake rotor.
Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.
-- Tighten the new brake carrier bolts -arrows-.
-- Connect the connector -1-.
Make sure that the wire and brake hose are routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
- 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.
Vehicles with 2.5L TFSI Engine
-- Connect the brake pad wear sensor connector -2-.
Ignore -item 1-.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly seat in their respective position.
-- Drive the parking brake motor out using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester by following the instructions in the display.
Risk of accident!
- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly seat in their respective position.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.