Brake Caliper, Brake Caliper FS III: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Before installing, clean carefully and check for wear and damage.

Piston is pressed back.

-- Insert inner brake pad (piston side) -1- and outer brake pad -2- with retaining springs into brake caliper.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Retaining Springs

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Inside brake pad (piston side) with large 3-Finger clip -1-.
Outside brake pad with small 3-finger clip -2- (black).

-- First position the brake caliper -1- with brake pads -3- on the bottom -arrow A- of the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads And Brake Caliper

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The pin -arrow B- on the brake caliper -1- must be behind the brake carrier guide -2- !

-- Attach the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier with both guide pins -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper & Guide Pins

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-- Install both protective caps.

-- Attach the brake hose connection -1- and the banjo bolt -2- to the brake caliper.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Hose Connection & Banjo Bolt

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-- Remove the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG 1869/2.

-- Bleed the brake system. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Install the wheels and tighten. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

NOTE:

Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly several times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating position.

Check brake fluid level.