Brake Caliper, Brake Caliper FS III: 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.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2

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-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the brake caliper bleed valve.

Fig 2: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle -1-.

Vehicles with Brake Pad Wear Display 

Fig 3: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the brake pad wear display.

Continuation for all vehicles 

Fig 4: Identifying Hose Connection

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-- Remove the caps -arrows- from the brake caliper bearing bushings.

-- Remove the brake hose connection -1- with the banjo bolt -2- from the brake caliper.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Hose Connection & Banjo Bolt

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

-- Loosen both guide pins -arrows- and remove from brake caliper.

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Caliper & Guide Pins

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-- Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

-- Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.