Brake Caliper, Replacing: Removing
-- Insert the :VAG1869/2 -A- between the brake pedal and driver seat. Pretension the brake pedal at least 60 mm.
By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.
-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.
Risk of skin irritation and injury.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Remove the cap -3- from the bleed screw -1-.
-- 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.
-- Tighten the bleed screw to 18 Nm.
- Do not remove the :VAG1869/2 .
-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place a cloth under the separating point.
Risk of accident due to the brakes malfunctioning.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gasoline, cleaning solutions).
- Do not use safety gloves that have been dirtied by oil or grease.
-- Remove the union bolt -arrow- and remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the Assembly Part Set:5Q0 698 311 .
There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.
- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.
-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .