Removal (Cabriolet, Fox, Golf, GTI & Jetta)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove retaining spring at top and bottom of caliper. Remove caliper mounting bolts. Push caliper assembly upward and swing out from bottom. Hang caliper aside with wire. Siphon small amount of brake fluid from reservoir. Remove pads and retaining springs from caliper support. Replace pads that exceed wear limit. Wear limit of pads is .28" (7.0 mm), including backing plate. SeeFig 1, Fig 2 or Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Caliper Components (Typical)

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Components (Fox)

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Fig 3: Identifying Front Disc Brake Components (Except Fox)

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