Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FN3: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

The procedure only applies to the replacement of or subsequent repair work done on the brake caliper

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

Vehicles with Brake Pad Wear Indicator

Fig 1: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Connector

GWWN46-0263

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear indicator.

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pad Retaining Spring, Brake Caliper Housing And Screwdriver

GWWN46-0006

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-- Using a screwdriver, pry off the brake pad spring from brake caliper -arrow- and remove.

-- Remove the caps -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Caps

GWWA46-0086

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

Fig 4: Identifying Bleed Valve

GWWM46-10052

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-- Open the breather valve.

-- Insert the : VAG1869/2 .

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor V.A.G 1869/2

GWWA44-0007

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-- Close the breather valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Hose Connection & Banjo Bolt

GWWM46-10061

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-- Seal off the brake line and threaded hole immediately using Plugs.

-- Remove the guide pins -arrows- from the brake caliper -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Caliper & Guide Pins

GWWM46-10062

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-- Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.

Cleaning:

WARNING:

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

Only use Mineral Spirits for Cleaning the Brakes