Brake pads, removing and installing

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: 3272 Resetting And Removal Tool

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3272 Resetting and removal tool

Fig 2: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench

NOTE: Mark brake pads when removing if they are to be reused. Re-install in their original position to prevent uneven braking!

Removing

Remove wheels

Fig 3: Pressing Brake Lever And Unhooking Brake Cable

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Remove clip -1-.
Press brake lever -2- in direction of arrow and unhook brake cable -3-.

Fig 4: Removing Securing Bolts From Brake Caliper Housing

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Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, to do this counterhold on guide pins.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Pads And Pad Retaining Springs

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Remove brake pads and pad retaining springs (arrows).
Clean brake caliper housing, in particular the bonding surface for the brake pad. It must be free from adhesive and grease residues.

Use methilated spirit only for cleaning the brake caliper housing.

Installing

NOTE: Before pressing the piston back, use a bleed bottle to draw off brake fluid from the reservoir. If brake fluid has been topped off between changes of brake pads, brake fluid may overflow out of the reservoir, and cause damage.

Fig 6: Screwing In Piston Using Special Tool 3272

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Screw in piston by turning knurled wheel of special tool 3272 clockwise, do not damage protective cap when doing this.
To help screwing in, use special tool 3272/1.

NOTE:

If the piston is difficult to move, use a 13 mm (512 in.) AF open-end wrench on the flats -arrow A- provided for this purpose.
If the piston is pushed back with a piston resetting tool, the automatic adjustment in the brake caliper will be destroyed.

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Pads And Pad Retaining Springs

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Insert brake pads and brake pad retaining springs (arrows) into brake carrier.
Pull protective foil off outer brake pad backplate.
Secure brake caliper housing with new self-locking bolts.

NOTE:

The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed in all cases.

Fig 8: Pressing Brake Lever And Unhooking Brake Cable

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Press brake lever -2- in direction of arrow and attach parking brake cable.
Install clip -1-.
Adjusting parking brake. Refer to Parking brake, adjusting .
Install wheels.

Refer to TORQUES FOR WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING

NOTE:

After each brake pad change depress firmly brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
After changing brake pads check brake fluid level.