Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake pads, front brakes
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Piston resetting appliance -T 10145- |
Note
Mark brake pads/linings when removing if they are to be
reused. Fit in same position when installing, or braking will be
uneven. |
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Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator. |
The brake pad wear indicator is installed on front right. |
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Unscrew both securing bolts from brake caliper,
counterholding on guide pin. |
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Apply a thin coat of lithium grease G 052150 A2 to brake pad
guide surfaces on brake carrier. |
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Place brake pads -1- together
with retaining springs -2- in
recess of brake carrier -3-. |
Note
After fitting brake pads, check that all retaining springs
-2- are properly seated
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Carefully place brake caliper on brake carrier. |
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Secure brake caliper to brake carrier with new self-locking
bolts, counterholding on guide pin. |
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Connect brake pad wear indicator connector. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front brakes“ |
Wheel bolts
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44. |
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position. |
Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads. |
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Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are
properly seated in th ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Sprayable sealant
Designation:
Sprayable sealant -D 476 KD1 M2-, grey
Sprayable sealant -D 476 KD2 M2-, black
Issued 08.2012
Product description
Sprayable sealant -D 476 ...
Engine data
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation,
the power output and performance of some engines may vary in some countries from
the information given in this booklet.
Petrol engines
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Calibrating Blind Spot Monitor control unit -J1086-/-J1087-
Note
Before the actual calibration process of the control units,
the calibration unit -VAS 6350- needs to be set up as described
in the following chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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