Passat GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AUG) (2001)
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Separate the connector -1- for brake pad wear indicator.
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Lift locking tab slightly on connector lower part -2- and then turn 90°.
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Pull connector lower part out of bracket.
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Remove protective caps -1-.
Upper protective cover with cable holder for brake pad wear indicator
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Remove both guide pins from brake caliper.
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Remove brake caliper housing and lay to one side so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.
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Remove brake pads out of brake caliper housing or brake carrier.
Use only appropriate solvent for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
Installing
Note: Before installing new brake pads, press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool. Draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder
baffle. Before pressing the piston back, make sure reservoir has not been topped off, otherwise fluid will overflow and cause damage.