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 Brake Pedal Actuator: VAG1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat. Pretension the brake pedal at least 60 mm.

TIP:

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 WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on the front brake caliper.

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

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-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2-.

CAUTION:

Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.

Risk of skin irritation and injury.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- 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 a rear brake caliper.

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

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.

- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.

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

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CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to the brakes malfunctioning.

- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gasoline, cleaning solutions).

- Wear safety gloves that are free of oil and grease.

-- Remove the banjo bolt -arrow-.

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