Jetta L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2004)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front Brakes, FS III
Brake pads, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent
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Piston resetting tool
Removing
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Remove protective caps from guide pins.
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Disconnect connector -1- on vehicles with brake pad wear indicator.
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Remove both guide pins -arrows- from brake caliper.
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Remove brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.
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Take brake pads out of brake caliper housing.
Use methylated spirit only for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
Installing
Modified
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A new brake pad with a white mark on the back for use on the inner side (piston side) is being introduced gradually.
Note: Before inserting new brake pads, press piston back into the cylinder with piston resetting tool. Before pressing the piston back, draw off
brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.