Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Brake pads sit in springs on the brake carrier.

-- Secure the brake caliper on brake carrier using new self-locking bolts.

-- Install the parking brake motor. Refer to LEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the new hex socket bolts by hand and then tighten.

-- Attach the brake hose on the brake caliper.

-- Bleed the brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, STANDARD BLEEDING .

After driving the pistons out using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, a basic setting of the brake system must be performed.

-- Perform the basic setting of the brake system using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Install the wheels.

-- Check the brake fluid level.