Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing, Brake Caliper FS III: 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.

The piston is pressed back.

-- Insert inner brake pad (piston side) -1- and outer brake pad -2- with retaining springs into brake caliper.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pad Retaining Springs

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Inside brake pad (piston side) with large 3-Finger clip -1-.
Outside brake pad with small 3-finger clip -2- (black).

-- First position the brake caliper -1- with brake pads -3- on the bottom -arrow A- of the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads And Brake Caliper

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The pin -arrow B- on the brake caliper -1- must be behind the brake carrier guide -2- !

-- Attach the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier with both guide pins -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper & Guide Pins

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-- Install both caps.

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

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Hose Connection & Banjo Bolt

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-- Remove the : VAG1869/2 .

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

-- Install the wheels 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.