SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Running gear | Brake system | Brake, brake mechanics | Rear wheel brake: repairs | ZOH 38 BIR III Bosch brake pads: removal and installation

Installing

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Note

t	Before mounting of new brake pad open/close piston with the wrench -T10165-push in cylinder.

t	If brake fluid has been added, before retracting the piston towards the interior of the cylinder, a part of the liquid must be sucked from the brake fluid tank, use the brake bleeder -SAT 1175B-. Otherwise brake fluid may spill out causing damage to the bodywork.

WARNING

Brake fluid is toxic and should never be sucked by mouth using a flexible tube.

–	Use the plate to screw in the -T10165/1- piston.

–	Screw in pistons through clockwise turning on knurling wheel of open/close wrench -T10165-, do not damage protective cap.

t	If piston will not move easily, a 13 mm open-end spanner can be applied at the flats provided -arrow A-.

–	Mount the retaining plates of the brake pads -1- and -2- onto the brake plate.

Note

The retaining plates of the brake pads -1- and -2- are different. They can only be mounted diagonally to each other.

–	Mount the retaining plates of the brake pads -1- and -2- in such a way that the guide pins -arrows- show to the outside on both sides of the brake plates.

–	Insert brake pads into brake holder.

–	Ensure that brake pads are seated correctly in pad retainers -arrows-.

–	Secure brake caliper with new self-locking bolts → Item.

t	The repair kit contains four auto-locking hexagonal bolts that must always be fitted.

–	Fit wheels.

Note

t	After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

t	Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

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