Brake Caliper, Replacing, Rear Brakes: Removing

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-- Loosen the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- 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 rear 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- on the left front caliper.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap, Bleed Screw And Container Bleeder Hose

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-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2- as shown.

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

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

-- Repeat the procedure on the left rear brake caliper.

NOTE:

Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the parking brake motor.

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-- Remove the parking brake motor and set it aside without disconnecting the connector -1-.

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

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-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the Assembly Part Set :5Q0 698 311 .