Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing brake caliper Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- Removing: This procedure applies only to exchanging or the following repair work on the brake caliper. –  Remove wheels. –  Connect bleeder bottle hose to brake caliper bleeder valve and open bleeder valve. –  Apply brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2-. –  Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle. –  Disconnect brake hose. –  Pull both caps out of bearing bushes of brake caliper. –  Loosen both guide pins and remove from brake caliper. –  Pull brake caliper off brake carrier. –  Remove brake pads from brake caliper. Installing: l  Piston is pressed back. –  Insert brake pads into brake caliper and piston.

–  Insert brake pad with „piston side“ written on backing plate into brake piston.

–  Install brake caliper with brake pads on wheel bearing housing.

–  First position brake caliper with brake pads at bottom -arrow- of brake carrier. –  Bolt brake caliper to brake carrier with both guide pins. l  Brake caliper stud must be positioned behind brake carrier guide! –  Fit both cover caps. –  Bolt brake hose to brake caliper. –  Remove brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2-. –  Bleed brake system → Chapter. –  Fit wheels. Specified torque for wheel bolts → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.   Note t  Firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. t  Check brake fluid level.

Specified torques:
Guide pin to brake carrier	30 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper	35 Nm