Front brake pads, removing and installing (VW II caliper, m.y. 1996 and up): Installing

CAUTION:

Extract part of the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir before pushing back the pistons.
Use the bleeder bottle or a plastic bottle, which is used only for brake fluid, for extracting the fluid.
If this is not done, particularly if the brake fluid has been topped up in the meantime, brake fluid may flow out and cause damage.

WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth through a hose.

Fig 1: Pressing Piston Back Into Caliper (VW II Caliper, m.y. 1996 And Up)

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Fig 2: Locating Lower Brake Caliper (VW II Caliper, m.y. 1996 And Up)

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Install brake caliper with brake pads.
- Brake caliper lug (arrow) must be behind the wheel bearing housing guide
Install guide pins into brake caliper.
Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
Depress brake pedal firmly several times to seat brake pads in their normal operating position.
Refill reservoir only to MAX mark (if necessary).