Brake Caliper, Replacing: Notes

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The brake caliper is removed and disconnected from the hydraulic system in the following description. The brake hose is removed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2 .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Actuator
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Bleeder bottle from the Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860 or Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS 5234

Fig 2: Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234
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Plug from the Repair Kit:1H0 698 311 A M10 -2- and M12 -3-

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Plug Repair Set, Part No. 1 H0 698 311 A
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Plugs from the Assembly Part Set:5Q0 698 311 : M10 -1- and M12 -2-

Fig 4: Plug 5 Q 0 698 311
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Safety Gloves