| Removing and installing brake caliper FN3 |
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
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| Brake pedal load e.g. -V.A.G 1869/2- |
| Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter. |
Note | The procedure applies only for the replacement or for the following repair work on the brake caliper. |
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| Lever up the retaining spring of the brake pads out of the brake caliper using a screwdriver and remove. |
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| Disconnect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this). |
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| Attach the bleeder hose of the bleeding bottle onto the vent valve of the brake caliper and then open then bleeder valve. |
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| Position brake pedal load e.g. -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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| Close the vent valve and remove the bleeding bottle. |
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| Unscrew the brake line. |
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| Remove both caps out of the bushings of the brake caliper. |
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| Loosen and remove the two guide bolts from the brake caliper. |
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| Pull off brake caliper from brake carrier. |
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| Take out the brake pads from the brake caliper. |
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| The piston is pushed back. |
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| The outside brake pad is fitted on the brake carrier. |
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| Insert the inner brake pad with retaining spring into the brake caliper (piston). |
| When installing the brake caliper make sure that the brake pad does not stick to the brake caliper before reaching its correct installed position. |
| Do not damage the surface to be glued. |
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| Screw the brake caliper with both guide bolts to the brake carrier. |
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| Screw the brake hose onto the brake caliper. |
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| Remove brake pedal load e.g. -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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| Insert retaining spring in brake caliper. |
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| Connect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this). |
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| Forcefully apply the brake pedal repeatedly to ensure the brake pads go into their normal operating position. |
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| Inspecting the brake fluid level. |
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