Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)
Note: Press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool. Before inserting new brake pads, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder
bottle. Before pressing the piston back, make sure reservoir has not been topped off, otherwise brake fluid will overflow and cause damage.
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Press piston back into brake caliper.
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Insert brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper housing (piston).
Note: The inner pad (with spring) has an arrow. The arrow must point in the direction of the forward rotation of the disc brake. May create noises
if incorrectly installed.
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Remove protective foil on backing plate of outer brake pad.
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Install outer brake pad to brake carrier.
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Tighten brake caliper housing bolt to brake carrier with both guide pins, Refer to Front / FN3 / Brake Caliper, Servicing, Overview, See item 3.
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Install both protective caps.
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Install retaining spring into brake caliper housing.
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Insert brake wear indicator connector into bracket on brake caliper.
The wiring for the brake wear indicator must be routed between the brake carrier and brake line.
Note:
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When inserting the outer brake pad, make sure that it does not stick to the brake caliper housing before achieving correct installation position.
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Do not damage adhesive surface.
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After replacing brake pads and with vehicle stationary, firmly depress brake pedal several times so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position.
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Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.
Overview