Brake Caliper, Replacing, Six-Piston Steel Brake: Installing
Installation in reverse order of removal and note the following:
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON STEEL BRAKE .
-- Tighten the union bolt -arrow-.
- 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 : 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 .
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.
-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.