Brake Caliper, Replacing, Six-Piston Ceramic Brake: Removing
-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2 -item A- 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 respective front wheel, while observing the safety precautions for ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .
-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1-.
Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.
Risk of skin irritation and injury.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Connect the collection bottle hose -1-.
-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the hydraulic system.
-- Close the bleed screw and remove the collection 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.
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 union bolt -1- and bolt -2-.
-- Remove the bracket.
-- Immediately close open connection points with a clean plug.
There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.
- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.
TIP:
- For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -2- back lightly with suitable pliers -1-.
- To prevent damage to the paint coat on the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber between the pliers and brake caliper.
-- Seal the open connection on the brake caliper immediately with plugs.
-- Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -1-.
-- Unscrew the bolts -arrows- and carefully remove the brake caliper with the brake pads from the brake rotor.
-- If necessary, remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON CERAMIC BRAKE .