Brake Caliper, Rear Brakes CI 38: Removing

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

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Cable, Lever, Retainers And Brake Caliper Bracket

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

-- 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.

-- Loosen the threaded connection between the brake line -1- and the brake hose -3-.

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

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-- Remove the clamp -2- and remove the brake hose -2- from the bracket.

-- Seal the brake lines -1- and the brake hose -3- immediately using the Plugs 1H0 698 311 A.

-- Remove the brake caliper -1- from the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Caliper & Brake Carrier

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- While doing so counterhold the guide pin on the brake carrier -2- with a suitable wrench -3-.

Fig 6: Removing Brake Caliper From Brake Carrier

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-- Remove brake caliper -1- and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.

-- Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

Cleaning:

WARNING: Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake system.