Overview - Rear Brake Caliper

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Install the entire repair kit when servicing.
Only use mineral spirits to clean the brakes.
New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Caliper

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Brake Caliper
Damping Sleeves
Guide Pin
Caps
Hex Socket Bolt
- 8 Nm
Parking Brake Motor
Seal
- Replacing
Thrust Nut
- Removing and installing is not possible.
Seal
- Removing and installing is not possible.
Piston
- Removing and installing is not possible.
Protective Cap
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DUST CAP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  NOTE:
  To change the protective cap the brake caliper does not need to be removed, do not remove the brake hose.
Breather Valve
- Before installing lightly grease the threads. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information for the allocation.
- 10 Nm
Dust Cap