Brake Caliper, Replacing, Rear Brakes: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replace damaged bolts.

Always replace self-locking bolts.

-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR BRAKES .

NOTE:

Coat the brake pad plates with grease.

Coat the guide pin with lithium grease.

-- Install the electromechanical parking brake motor. Refer to LEFT/RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt -arrow- on the brake caliper.

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NOTE:

Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.

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

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.

-- Remove the :VAG1869/2 .

NOTE:

Only bleed the brakes on the wheel which the brake caliper was removed and the brake line was loosened. If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Bleeding. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING

WARNING:

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.

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.