Brake Caliper, Replacing, Four-Piston Brake: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Actuator

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-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2  between the brake pedal and driver seat. Preload 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 front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1-.

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

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-- 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.

• Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2  .

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

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the brake pad wear indicator contact.

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TIP:

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• For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pad -3- back slightly with suitable pliers -1- as shown (example image).
• To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber or similar object -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- Loosen the brake hose -1- from the bracket -2- to do so remove the clamp on the brake hose.

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-- Remove the brake line from the brake caliper.

-- Remove brake caliper bolts -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the brake caliper.

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