Brake Caliper, Replacing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Rotate the parking brake motor until the bolt hole and threads are aligned.
- The parking brake motor must be flush with the brake caliper. Under no circumstances may it be pulled against the brake caliper with bolts.
-- Install the electro-mechanical parking brake motor (refer to Left Parking Brake Motor -V282- /Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) and tighten the bolt to the tightening specification.
-- Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt -arrow- on the brake caliper.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
- Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, 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 .
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.