Brake Caliper, Replacing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

TIP:

Clean bolts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts.
Always replace self-locking bolts.

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

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

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

-- Bring the connector -5- into its installed position and turn in the direction of -arrow- until the tab -2- engages in the opening -1- on the bracket.

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-- Connect the connector -4-.

-- Remove the :VAG1869/2 .

-- Only bleed the brakes on the wheel from which the brake caliper and the brake hose were loosened. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

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

-- 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.