Passat Sedan 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Rear Brakes
Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing
Rear brake caliper, servicing
Note:
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Install all parts supplied in repair kit.
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Only use appropriate solvents for cleaning to clean brake parts.
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New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and pre-bled.
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Apply a thin coat of paste G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.
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When carrying out repairs it is essential to prebleed the brake calipers (without brake pads) before installing in the vehicle, Refer to Rear
Brake Caliper Piston, Removing and Installing
1 - Self-locking bolts, 35 Nm
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Always replace
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When loosening and tightening counterhold on guide pin
2 - Brake caliper housing with parking brake cable lever
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Replace if leaking at the parking brake cable lever
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Pre-bleed caliper housing after repairing, Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Piston, Removing and Installing
3 - Bleed valve
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Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to threads before screwing in
4 - Dust cap
5 - Sealing ring
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Removing and installing, Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Piston, Removing and Installing
6 - Piston with automatic adjustment
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Removing and installing, Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Piston, Removing and Installing
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Apply a thin coat of paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before installing
7 - Protective seal
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Pull outer sealing lip onto piston