Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the self-locking hex bolts for mounting the brake caliper.

After installing, firmly press down on the brake pedal several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly set in their respective operating position.

Piston is pressed back. Refer to Piston, Pressing Back: .
Brake pads sit on the brake carrier.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Pads On Brake Carrier
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-- Check the caps for damage and correct seating -item OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER - List Item 9: Cap .

-- Check the guide pins for ease of movement -item OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER - List Item 8: Guide Pin .

-- Attach the brake caliper -1- with the new self-locking screws -arrows- to the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper & Brake Carrier

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-- Use new self-locking bolts -arrows-.

-- Tighten the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 3: Removing Brake Caliper From Brake Carrier

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-- While tightening counterhold the guide pin with a suitable wrench -3-.

-- Install the brake line -1- and the brake hose -3- and secure with the clamp -1-.

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

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-- Remove the : VAG1869/2 .

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

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Cable, Lever, Retainers And Brake Caliper Bracket

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

-- Engage the brake cable -1- into the lever on the brake caliper -2-.

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

-- Adjust the parking brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING .