SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Front brake callipers FNRG60: Removing and installing Removal:

–  Clamp the brake pedal block -VAG 1869/2- between the brake pedal and the drivers seat and keep the brake pedal pressed during this work procedure. Apply load to depth of approx. 60 mm. Thus the master cylinder valves close and the brake fluid tank does not empty. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheels. –  Connect the hose of a bleeder bottle to a bleeder screw of the front brake calliper. –  Open the bleeder screw on the front brake calliper to release pressure from the brake system. –  Close the bleed screw.   Note Do not remove the block for the brake pedal -VAG 1869/2-. –  The brake disc is secured with a cross-head screw -1-.

–  Remove the retainer spring for the brake pads from the calliper housing using a screwdriver as a lever arrow and remove it.

–  Disconnect brake pad wear indicator connector. –  Release plug connector from bracket with screwdriver (simultaneously turn plug connector 90°) –  Pull connector upwards out of bracket and detach wire.

–  Unhook brake line from bracket. –  Unscrew brake line from brake calliper → Item.

–  Remove caps -1-.

–  Unscrew both guide pins from the brake calliper and remove them.   WARNING Do not apply brake when brake calliper is removed. –  Remove brake calliper from vehicle.   Note Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.   Note Push brake piston into cylinder with resetting tool before inserting brake pads. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if reservoir has been topped up.

–  Press piston back. –  Take brake pads out of brake calliper housing or from brake carrier. Installation Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following: Always use new bolts → Spare parts catalogue.   Note If applicable, remove soiling and corrosion present on contact surfaces between brake support plate and brake pads.

–  Install brake pad with retaining spring and wear indicator in brake calliper housing (on piston).

–  Insert outer brake pad -2- into brake calliper.   Note Fit brake pads into brake calliper and install assembly on brake carrier / brake disc.

–  Screw the brake calliper casing to the brake back plate with the two guide pins, tightening them to 30 Nm. –  Ensure that the brake hose is not twisted during assembly. –  Fit the two protective covers. –  Insert retaining spring into brake calliper housing. –  Install brake line on brake caliper → Item and tighten to 12 Nm.   Note After replacing the brake pads, fully step on the brake pedal a few times with the vehicle stopped, so that the pads adapt to their working position. –  Bleed brake system → Chapter. –  Mount the wheels → Running gear, shafts, steering; Rep. gr.44