Brake Caliper, Replacing, Front Brakes RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
Always replace damaged nuts and bolts.
Health Risk.
- Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.
-- Bring the brake caliper into its installed position and tighten the bolts -arrows-.
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT BRAKES, RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU .
-- Tighten the brake hose -3- and bracket -2- with the bolt -1-.
-- Connect the connector -1-.
Make sure that the connector and brake hose are routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- Remove the : VAG1869/2 .
-- Only bleed the brakes on the wheel from which the brake caliper and the brake hose was loosened. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
-- Install the front wheel. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .
Risk of accident!
- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.