Renewing rear brake caliper

Make

Audi

Model

A1

Section

Brake, brake mechanics › Rear brakes › Renewing rear brake caliper

Running gearRenewing rear brake caliper

Renewing rear brake caliper   Note t  For servicing brake caliper, remove brake caliper and bleed brake system. t  Bleeding the brake system → Chapter   Note Always fit brake calipers of the same make and quality on both sides of the axle. Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- t  Brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- Removing

–  Insert brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- between brake pedal and driver's seat (depress brake pedal at least 60 mm).   Note This closes the valves in the brake master cylinder and stops the brake fluid reservoir from running empty. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheels. –  Connect hose of bleeder bottle to one of the rear brake caliper bleeder screws. –  Open one of the rear brake caliper bleeder screws to dissipate the pressure from the brake system. –  Close bleeder screw.   Note Do not remove brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2-. –  Unscrew brake hose -5- from brake caliper. –  Remove brake pads → Chapter.

–  Remove bolts -7-. –  Detach brake carrier. Installing Use new bolts. –  Fit brake carrier. –  Secure brake carrier with bolts -7-.

–  Secure brake hose -5- to brake caliper. –  Install brake pads → Chapter. –  Fit wheels. –  Bleed brake system → Chapter. Tightening torque for wheel bolts → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44   Note t  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. t  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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