Rear Brake Caliper, Replacing: 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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-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- 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 rear 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- on the left front caliper.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the electro-mechanical parking brake motor.

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Remove the banjo bolt -arrow-.

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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.

-- Remove the brake pads.

-- Remove the electro-mechanical parking brake motor.