Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Girling Dual Piston Type
Fig. 6 Pad retainer removal. Girling dual piston caliper
BRAKE PADS, REPLACE
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheels.
2.
Pry off spreader spring, then remove pad retainer bolt and pull retainer out of caliper, Fig. 6.
3.
Using pliers, or equivalent, pull pads out of caliper yoke.
4.
Using tool US 1023-4, push caliper piston fully into bore.
5.
Install new pads and pad retainer, then torque pad retainer nut to 14 ft. lbs.
6.
Snap spreader spring over pad. Ensure arrow on spring points upward.
CALIPER, REPLACE
1.
Remove disc brake pads as outlined previously.
2.
Remove yoke retainers, then the yoke and caliper as an assembly.
3.
Disconnect brake line from caliper.
Fig. 7 Driving caliper from yoke. Girling dual piston caliper
4.
Place yoke and caliper on workbench, then using a wooden drift, drive caliper out of yoke, Fig. 7.
5.
Reverse procedure to install and bleed brake system.
CALIPER OVERHAUL
