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Golf Mk4

Removing
Removing
  Note
Mark brake pads when removing if they are to be reused. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking!
–  Remove protective caps.
   
–  On vehicles equipped with a brake pad wear indicator, unplug connector -1-.
  N46-0263
–  Unscrew both guide pins -arrows- from brake caliper and remove.
–  Remove brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.
–  Take brake pad out of brake caliper.
Cleaning
  WARNING
Do not use compressed air on brake system, the dust thereby produced is hazardous to health!
–  Thoroughly clean brake carrier and contact surfaces for brake pads and remove corrosion.
–  Clean brake caliper.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
  N46-0149

Installing > < Removing and installing brake pads