Brake Caliper, Replacing, Six-Piston Steel Brake: Removing

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-- 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 affected front wheel. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .

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-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on the brake caliper.

CAUTION:

Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.

Risk of skin irritation and injury.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Connect the collection bottle hose -2-.

-- 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.

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CAUTION:

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 -arrow- and move the brake hose to the side.

-- Immediately close open connection points with a clean plug.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.

- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.

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