Passat GLX V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001)
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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 from brake carrier.
Use only appropriate solvent for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
Installing
Note: Press piston back into the cylinder with resetting. 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.
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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.