A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Brake Caliper: Removal and Replacement
Brake Caliper, FN 3
Brake Caliper
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Brake pedal depressor (V.A.G 1869/2)
Removing
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Remove brake pads => [ Brake Pads ] See: Disc Brake System/Brake Pad/Service and Repair.
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Install brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2 ) between brake pedal and driver seat. Depress brake pedal a minimum of 60 mm.
‹› By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.
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Connect hose of a bleeder bottle to bleeder screw of removed brake caliper.
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Open bleeder screw.
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Do not remove brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2).
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Remove brake hose from brake caliper.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, with special attention to the following:
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Install brake pads => [ Brake Pads ] See: Disc Brake System/Brake Pad/Service and Repair.
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Bleed brake system: ABS/ESP Mark 60/ ABS Mark 70=> [ Brake System, Bleeding ] See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair/Brake System,
Bleeding.
Tightening specification