Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front Brakes
Teves/ATE
Removing
Note: If reusing brake pads mark location and install in same position
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Remove protective caps.
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Remove (lift) brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper housing with a screwdriver.
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Remove both guide pins from brake caliper.
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Remove brake caliper and secure.
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Remove brake pads from caliper housing or brake carrier.
CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. The unsupported weight can stretch and damage the hose.
Installing
Note: Before installing new brake pads, press piston into cylinder with resetting tool. Before pressing piston back, draw off brake fluid from reservoir
with bleeder bottle. Otherwise if reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow causing damage.