Golf GTI L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RD) (1987)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Girling Single Piston Type
Fig. 1 Girling single piston caliper assembly.
DISC PADS, REPLACE
Front
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
2.
Remove lower caliper to pad carrier attaching bolt, then swing caliper upward and lift out pads.
3.
Install anti-rattle springs onto new pads, then position pads into brake pad carrier, Figs. 1.
4.
Push piston fully into caliper bore, then swing caliper over pads.
5.
Install new mounting bolt and torque to 25 ft. lbs.