Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing
Note:
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Install all parts in repair kit.
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New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and pre-bled.
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Apply a thin coat of brake fluid to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.
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When repairing, be sure to pre-bleed brake calipers (without brake pads) before installing. See: Caliper Piston Removing and Installing/Rear
Brake
1. Self-locking bolt
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30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
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Always replace
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When loosening and tightening, counter-hold on guide pin
2. Bleeder screw
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Apply thin coat of brake fluid to threads before installing
3. Dust cap
4. Guide pins
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Apply thin coat of brake fluid before pulling on protective cap
5. Protective cap
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Pull onto brake carrier and guide pin
6. Brake carrier with guide pin and protective cap
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Replacement part is assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins.
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If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
7. Dust boot
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Pull outer sealing lip onto piston
8. Piston with automatic adjustment
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Removing and installing. See: Caliper Piston Removing and Installing/Rear Brake
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Apply thin coat of brake fluid to piston before inserting
9. Piston seal
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Removing and installing. See: Caliper Piston Removing and Installing/Rear Brake
10. Brake caliper housing with parking brake cable lever
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If leaking at parking brake cable lever, replace brake caliper housing
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After repairing, pre-bleed caliper housing. See: Caliper Piston Removing and Installing/Rear Brake