Brake Caliper, Replacing, 1LC, 1LF And 1LE: Removing

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Fig 1: Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2 Inserted Between Brake Pedal And Driver's Seat

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-- Insert the :VAG1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat. Pretension 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 front wheel. Refer to WHEEL, MOUNTING .

WARNING:

Risk of skin irritation.

To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.

-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap, Bleed Screw And Container Bleeder Hose

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-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleeder hose -2- to the bleed screw.

-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the hydraulic system.

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

NOTE:

Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .

-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place a cloth under the separating point.

WARNING:

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). The safety gloves must be free of oil and grease.

Risk of damaging the painted surfaces.

Due to its caustic nature, brake fluid must also never come in contact with paint. Wash off any spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water.

-- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear indicator contact from the brake caliper.

NOTE:

For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pad -3- back slightly with suitable pliers -1- as shown.

The image is only an example.

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To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber or similar object -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- Loosen the brake hose -1- from the bracket -2- to do so remove the clamp on the brake hose.

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-- Remove the brake line from the brake caliper.

-- Remove the bolts -1- for the brake caliper.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the brake caliper.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the brake hose, brake line and brake piston.

Replace the brake hose if damaged.

The brake line must not be bent.
A damaged brake line must be replaced.

Do not press the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.
Do not operate the parking brake when the rear brake caliper is removed.
A damaged brake piston must be replaced.

NOTE:

Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.