– If available, connect plug connection -1- for the brake pad wear
indicator.
– Attach the wheels.
Note
After each brake pad replacement, forcefully apply the brake
♦
pedal repeatedly to ensure the brake pads go into their normal
operating position.
Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.
♦
Tightening torques - summaries of components
Note
Replace bolts / nuts that are tightened at an angle of rotation, as
well as replacement components after removal.
♦
⇒ "1.1 Assembly overview - front brakes", page 45
♦ Wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ;
Wheels, tyres; Specified torque for wheel bolts .
1.3
Removing and installing brake caliper,
front brake
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake filling and bleeding device , e. g. -VAS 5234-
♦ Brake pedal load , e.g. -V.A.G 1869/2-
♦ Piston jig - T10165-
♦ Bleeding bottle (commercially available)
♦ Braking fluid ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
Note
Observe the instructions for changing the pad
♦
⇒ "1.2.1 Changing the brake pads of the front brake - Mounting
instructions", page 47
When removing mark the brake pads (inner, outer) you intend
♦
to keep using. Fit in same position when installing, or braking
will be uneven!
This procedure applies only to exchanging or the following re‐
♦
pair work on the brake caliper.
Removing
– Remove wheel.
– Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear indicator.
– Fit the bleeder hose of the bleeding bottle onto the bleeder
valve and release bleeder valve.
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Brake systems - Edition 11.2018
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1. Front brakes