Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, 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 for the brake pads on the brake carrier and remove any corrosion.

The piston is pressed back.
The outer brake pad sits on brake carrier.

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

When installing the brake caliper, make sure that the brake pad is not glued on to the brake caliper before the correct installation position is reached.

Do not damage the adhesive surface.

-- Screw on and tighten the brake caliper -1- using guide pins -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper & Guide Pins

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-- Install both caps.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Connection & Banjo Bolt

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-- Remove the : VAG1869/2 .

-- Insert the spring in the brake caliper.

-- Bleed the brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE:

With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.

Check the brake fluid level.