Removing
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‒ Remove brake pads .
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‒ → Insert brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2 between brake pedal and driver's seat. Depress brake pedal at least 60 mm.
Note:
This closes valves in brake master cylinder and stops brake fluid reservoir running empty.
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‒ Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleed screw of rear brake caliper removed and front brake caliper on same side of vehicle.
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‒ Open bleed screws.
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‒ Close front bleed screw.
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‒ Leave brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2 in position.
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‒ Unscrew brake hose from brake caliper.
Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
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‒ Fit brake pads => Page 46-34.
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‒ After fitting serviced or new brake caliper, adjust handbrake => Page 46-63. Do not press foot brake until handbrake has been adjusted.
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‒ Bleed brake system: ABS/ESP Mark 20 .
Tightening torque
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Component
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Nm
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Brake hose to brake caliper
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38 1)
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1) Replace brake hose/brake pipe with banjo bolt whenever banjo bolt has been slackened off
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