Brake Caliper, Replacing, Six-Piston Ceramic Brake: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Bring the brake caliper into its installed position and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON CERAMIC BRAKE .

-- Bring the bracket into the installation position and tighten the bolt -2-.

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-- Fasten the brake hose -1- to 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 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 .

-- Install the front wheel, while observing the safety precautions for ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.