Brake Caliper, Replacing: Removing
-- Release the parking brake.
-- Switch off the ignition.
-- Insert the : VAG1869/2 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 affected rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Remove the protective cap from the bleed screw on the left front caliper.
Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.
Risk of skin irritation and injury.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -1-.
-- 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 the left rear brake caliper.
- Do not remove the : VAG1869/2 .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the parking brake motor.
-- Remove the parking brake motor and set it aside without disconnecting the connector -1-.
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 brake hose banjo bolt -arrow- on the brake caliper.
-- Immediately close open connection points with a clean plug.
-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .