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Removing and installing brake caliper CI 38 > < Repairing rear axle brake CI 38 (vehicles with front-wheel drive)

Octavia Mk2

Removing and installing brake pads CI 38
Removing and installing brake pads CI 38
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Resetting tool -T10165-
Removing:
When removing mark the brake pads you intend to keep using. Install in the same location, as otherwise this may cause uneven braking!
–  Remove wheels.
   
–  Unscrew the fixing screws of the brake caliper while counterholding the guide bolts.
–  Remove the brake caliper and e.g. secure with wire in such a way that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.
–  Take out the brake pads.
–  Clean the brake caliper, in particular the adhesive surface for the brake pad must be free from glue residues and grease.
  Note
Only use alcohol to clean the brake caliper housing.
Installing:
Drain the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using a ventilation bottle before resetting the piston. Otherwise brake fluid can flow out and lead to damage if brake fluid was added in the meantime.
  S46-0163
–  Screw in the piston by turning the knurled wheel clockwise on the resetting tool -T10165-, during this procedure do not damage the protective cap.
–  To insert use the special tool -T10165/1-.
t  Use open-jawed spanner on a provided spanner surface -arrow A- if the piston is difficult to move.
–  Remove the protective foils from the supporting plates of the new brake pad.
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–  Insert the brake pads into the brake carrier.
When installing the brake caliper make sure that the brake pads does not stick to the brake caliper before reaching its correct installed position.
–  Secure the brake caliper using new self-locking screws.
t  There are four self-locking screws in the repair set, which must be fitted.
–  Attach the wheels.
  Note
t  Observe the instructions for changing the pad → Chapter
t  Forcefully apply the brake pedal repeatedly to ensure the brake pads go into their normal operating position.
t  Inspecting the brake fluid level.
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Tightening torques:
Brake caliper to brake carrier
t  Use new self-locking screws!
35 Nm
Wheel bolts120 Nm

   

Removing and installing brake caliper CI 38 > < Repairing rear axle brake CI 38 (vehicles with front-wheel drive)