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Renewing 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.
  A44-0020
–  Remove bolts -7-.
–  Detach brake carrier.
Installing
Use new bolts.
–  Fit brake carrier.
–  Secure brake carrier with bolts -7-.
  A46-10162
–  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.
  A46-10162

Removing and installing brake disc > < Removing and installing brake caliper with brake carrier