Brake Caliper, Replacing, Single And Dual-Piston Brakes: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the banjo bolt -arrow- in the brake caliper and tighten to the required tightening specification (example illustration).
- 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 Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2 .
-- 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.