volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing piston for front brake caliper > < Assembly overview - brake master cylinder/brake servo
Repairing Girling front brake calipers
   
Repairing Girling front brake calipers
  Note
t  When carrying out repairs install all parts supplied in repair kit.
t  Apply thin coat of brake cylinder paste to brake cylinder, piston and seal.
1 - Dust cap
2 - Bleed valve
q   Apply thin coat of brake cylinder paste to threads before screwing in.
3 - Brake caliper housing
4 - Self-locking hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
q   Renew.
q   When loosening and tightening, counterhold on guide pin.
5 - Sealing ring
q   Remove using a screwdriver → Anchor.
6 - Piston
q   Removing and installing → Anchor.
q   First coat the piston lightly with brake cylinder paste.
7 - Protective cap
q   Do not damage when inserting piston.
8 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps
q   Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps
q   Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on guide pins.
q   If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, renew using repair kit. Use grease sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.

   

Removing and installing piston for front brake caliper > < Assembly overview - brake master cylinder/brake servo