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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)

When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
Apply thin coat of lithium grease -G 052 150 A2- to brake cylinder, piston and seal.

Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)

1 -  Dust cap
Fit onto bleeder valve.
2 -  Bleeder valve
Before screwing in, grease thread with thin coat of lithium grease -G 052 150 A2-
10 Nm
3 -  Hexagon bolt
Renew after each removal.
35 Nm
4 -  Guide pin
5 -  Protective cap
Insert into brake carrier and guide pin groove; grease groove beforehand, use repair kit grease pack.
6 -  Brake carrier
Supplied as preassembled replacement part with greased guide pins and protective caps.
If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
7 -  Protective cap
Removing and installing → Chapter
When inserting piston, take care not to damage protective cap
8 -  Piston
Removing and installing → Chapter
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before installing.
9 -  Sealing ring
Removing and installing → Chapter
10 -  Brake caliper
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