Brake Caliper, Rear Brakes Bosch ZOH BIR 38: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Piston is pressed back.
Brake pads sit in retaining springs on the brake carrier.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper And Mounting Bolts

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

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose And Banjo Bolt

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

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

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

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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 .

-- 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.