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:
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your
vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level
must be no hi ...
Checklist
Please note the following for the cleaning and maintenance of the
seat covers :
Before getting into the vehicle, close
all Velcro fasteners that could touch the cloth seat covers and fabric trims.
Open Velcro fasteners can cause damage to cloth seat covers and fabric trims.
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Checking pistons and cylinder bores
Checking piston
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Using a micrometre, measure approx. 10 mm from the lower
edge, perpendicular to the piston pin axis.
Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.04 mm
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