Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: 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

When removing, mark the brake pads that will be used again

Install in the same position, otherwise the 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 -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.

-- Press the tabs -3- together.

-- Remove the brake cable -1- from the bracket -4- on the brake caliper.

-- Connect the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the brake caliper bleed valve and open the breather valve.

Fig 2: Identifying V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Insert the : VAG1869/2 .

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Close the breather 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.

-- 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 the brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

Only Use Mineral Spirits for Cleaning the Brake System