Brake Caliper, Replacing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

CAUTION:

Do not damage the brake line.

Do not bend the brake line past the specified form.

A damaged or bent brake line must be replaced.

NOTE:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always replace damaged nuts and bolts.

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

-- Tighten the banjo bolt -arrow- for the brake hose on the brake caliper to the required tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKES .

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WARNING:

If the banjo bolt -arrow- is damaged, the banjo bolt must be replaced together with the brake hose.

If the brake hose is damaged, the brake hose must be replaced with the banjo bolt.

The banjo bolt and the brake hose cannot be replaces separately.

NOTE:

Make sure the brake hose is 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 .

NOTE:

If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. 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 sit in their respective position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.