Brake Caliper, Replacing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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

Vehicle with Brake Hose with Union Bolt:

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-- Bring the brake hose into the installation position and tighten the union bolt -arrow-.

Vehicle with Brake Hose without Union Bolt:

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-- Insert the brake hose by hand and insert into the brake caliper.

-- Tighten the brake hose -1-.

-- Check the spring -3- for damage and if required replace.

-- Insert the brake hose into the bracket and connect it to the brake line by tightening the union bolt -2-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.

-- Remove the Brake Pedal Actuator: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 .

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.