Brake Caliper, Brake Caliper FN3: 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.

-- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces on the brake carrier for the brake pads and remove any corrosion.

Piston is pressed back.
Outer brake pad sits on brake carrier.

-- Insert inner brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper (piston).

When installing brake caliper, make sure that brake pad is not affixed to brake caliper before the correct installation position has been reached.

Do not damage the adhesion surface.

-- Screw on and tighten down the brake caliper -1- guide bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper & Guide Pins

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-- Install both protective caps.

-- Attach the brake hose connection -1- and the banjo bolt -2- and tighten down.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Connection & Banjo Bolt

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

-- Install retaining spring in brake caliper.

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

-- Install the wheel 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.