Front brake pads, removing and installing (VW II caliper, up to m.y. 1995): Installing

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

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.

Push piston into caliper.
Install inner brake pad and pad retaining springs on wheel bearing housing.
Install outer brake pad.

Fig 1: Installing Brake Pad (VW II Caliper, Up To m.y. 1995)
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Install brake caliper only as far as necessary to start bolts.

Fig 2: Installing Brake Caliper (VW II Caliper, Up To m.y. 1995)
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NOTE: The brake pad retaining springs could be bent if the caliper is pushed on too far. Bent brake pad retaining springs can cause noise during braking.

Tighten caliper mounting bolts.
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).