Running gearRemoving and installing brake pads
| Removing and installing brake pads |
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Piston compressing tool -T 10165- |
| Mark brake pads when removing if they are to be reused. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking. |
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| Push brake lever in direction of -arrow- and unhook handbrake cable from brake lever. |
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| Compress both locking lugs -arrows-, then pull handbrake cable out of bracket on brake caliper. |
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| Remove securing bolts from brake caliper, to do this counterhold on guide pins. |
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| Remove brake caliper and secure with wire so that weight of brake caliper does not strain or damage brake hose. |
Caution | Do not leave the brake caliper hanging from the brake hose. |
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WARNING | Do not blow out brake system with compressed air; the resulting dust constitutes a health hazard! |
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| Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for pad retainers (brake pads) on brake carrier and remove corrosion. |
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| Clean brake caliper, in particular the bonding surface on the brake pad. It must be free of adhesive and grease residues. |
| Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing. |
| Before turning piston back, draw off brake fluid from reservoir. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if the reservoir has been topped up. |
WARNING | Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking through a hose. |
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| Apply piston compressing tool -T 10165- on piston of brake caliper housing. |
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| Screw in piston by turning knurled wheel of piston compressing tool -T 10165- clockwise, do not damage protective cap when doing so. |
Note | If piston will not move easily, a 13 mm open-ended spanner can be applied at the appropriate flats -arrow-. |
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| If fitted, pull protective foil off pad backplates. |
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| Fit brake pads in brake carrier. |
Note | The springs on the brake pads are only fitted on certain models. |
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| Secure brake caliper to brake carrier with new securing bolts, counterholding at guide pins. |
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| Push handbrake cable through bracket on brake caliper until both locking lugs -arrows- engage. |
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| Push brake lever in direction of -arrow- and attach handbrake cable onto brake lever. |
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| After installation, firmly depress the brake pedal several times with the vehicle stationary 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. |
Caution | Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is driven on the road. |
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