Golf GLS L4-2.0L (AZG) (2001)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front Brakes
FS III Brake Caliper, Servicing
Brake pads, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment required
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent
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Piston resetting tool
Removing
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Remove protective caps.
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Remove both guide pins (arrows) from brake caliper.
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Remove brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that weight of caliper does not stress or damage brake hose.
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Remove brake pads from brake caliper housing or from brake carrier.
Installing
Note: Before inserting new brake pads, press the piston back into the cylinder with the piston resetting tool. Before pressing the piston back, draw off
brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, particularly if the brake fluid reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow and
cause damage.