Brake Caliper, Rear Brakes Bosch ZOH BIR 38: Removing

Work procedure applies only for replacing or when performing subsequent service work on brake caliper.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Push the lever on the brake caliper -2- in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Cable -1-, Brake Caliper -2-, Tabs -3- And Bracket -4-

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-- Disengage the brake cable -1- from the lever on the brake caliper -2-.

-- Squeeze the retainers -3-.

-- Remove the brake cable -1- from the bracket on the brake caliper -4-.

-- Connect the bleed hose -1- from the bleeder bottle to the brake caliper bleed valve and open the bleed valve.

Fig 2: Identifying VAG 1869/2

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

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2

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-- Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Hose And Banjo Bolt

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-- Close the brake line and threaded hole immediately using Plugs 1H0 698 311 A.

-- Counterhold the guide bolt and remove the bolts -arrows- from the brake caliper -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper And Mounting Bolts

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-- Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

Cleaning:

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake system.