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Repairing the front wheel brake, brake caliper FN -3 > < Repairing front brake, the floating caliper disc brake FS-III

Octavia Mk1

Removing and installing brake pads/brake caliper (FS III)
Removing and installing brake pads/brake caliper (FS III)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Piston jig -MP 9-403-
t  Brake filling and bleeding device, e.g. -VAS 5234-
t  Bleeding bottle (commercially available)
t  Brake fluid → Chapter
Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter.
Removing
–  Remove wheels.
  Note
t  When removing mark the brake pads you intend to keep using. Install in the same location, as otherwise this may cause uneven braking!
t  Do not unscrew the brake hose when replacing the brake pad.
–  Disconnect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this).
   
–  Remove caps -2-.
–  Unscrew and remove the two guide bolts from the brake caliper.
–  Remove the brake caliper housing and secure with wire in such a way that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.
  A40-0130
–  Take out the brake pads from the brake caliper housing.
Install
  Note
Before inserting new brake pads, press piston with piston jig into the brake caliper. Drain the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using a ventilation bottle before pushing back.
Otherwise brake fluid can flow out and lead to damage - if brake fluid was added in the meantime.
  WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic and must never be sucked into your mouth through a hose.
–  Clean the brake caliper housing.
  Note
Use spirits only to clean the brake caliper housing.
  N46-0069
–  Push piston back with piston setting and timing device -MP 9-403-.
–  Insert brake pads.
05.98 ►: Do not interchange the inside and outside brake pads.
Outer pad: black three-finger clip
Inner pad: white coloured piston side
  S46-0074
–  First position the brake caliper housing at the bottom -arrow-.
–  Mount the brake caliper housing with brake pads onto the wheel bearing housing.
The pin of the brake caliper housing -arrow- must be located behind the guide of the wheel bearing housing!
–  Screw the guide bolt into the brake caliper housing and tighten to 30 Nm.
–  Connect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator (where the vehicle is fitted with this).
  S46-0036
–  Insert both caps -2-.
–  Attach the wheels.
  Note
t  After replacing the brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times when the vehicle is stationary to ensure the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
t  Check brake fluid level after replacing the brake pads, if necessary top up with brake fluid.
  A40-0130

Repairing the front wheel brake, brake caliper FN -3 > < Repairing front brake, the floating caliper disc brake FS-III