SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

brake calliper, removing and installing Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Piston resetting appliance -T10145- Removing: Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled. They must be fitted in the same place, if not, this will result in uneven braking behaviour! –  Remove wheels. –  Remove protective caps.

–  Unscrew and remove both guide pins -arrows- from brake caliper. –  Remove the brake calliper and hook with a piece of wire so that the weight of the calliper does not pull on or damage the brake hose. –  Remove brake pads from brake caliper. Cleanliness:   WARNING Never clean the brake system with compressed air; harmful dust particles will be released. –  Thoroughly clean guiding surface for brake pads on brake carrier and remove corrosion. –  Clean brake caliper. Only use methylated spirits to clean the brake calliper. Installing: Before pressing piston back into cylinder with piston resetting tool, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, if brake fluid has been replaced it might leak and cause damage. –  Lightly grease guiding surface for brake pads on brake carrier with lithium grease G 052150 A2.

–  Press piston back. –  Insert brake pads into brake caliper and piston.

–  Insert brake pad with „piston side“ written on backing plate into brake piston.

–  Fit the brake calliper with the brake pads into the wheel bearing casing. –  First position brake caliper at bottom -arrow- of brake carrier. l  Brake caliper stud must be positioned behind brake carrier guide! –  Bolt brake caliper to brake carrier with both guide pins. –  Fit both protective caps. –  Fit the wheels. Specified torque for wheel bolts → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.   Note t  After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. t  Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Tightening torque:
Brake back plate guide pin.	30 Nm