Brake Caliper, Rear Brakes CI 38: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Piston is pressed back Installing => Press the Piston Back .
• Brake pads sit on the brake carrier.
  Fig 1: Locating Brake Pads On Brake Carrier

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-- check the protective caps for damage and correct seating. Refer to -item 9- in OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .

-- Check the guide pins for ease of movement. Refer to -item 8- in OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER, CI 38 REAR BRAKES .

-- Attach the brake caliper -1- with the new self-locking screws -arrows- to the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper & Brake Carrier

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-- Use new self-locking bolts -arrows-.

-- Tighten the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 3: Removing Brake Caliper From Brake Carrier

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-- While tightening counterhold the guide pin with a suitable wrench -3-.

-- Install the brake line -1- and the brake hose -3- and secure with the clamp -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Line, Clamp, And Brake Hose

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

-- Push the brake cable -1- through the bracket -4- on the brake caliper until the tabs -3- engage.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Cable, Lever, Retainers And Brake Caliper Bracket

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

-- Attach the brake cable -1- to the lever -2- on the brake caliper.

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

-- Adjust parking brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING, DISC BRAKES .