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. |
| Before screwing in, grease thread with thin coat of lithium grease
-G 052 150 A2- |
| Renew after each removal. |
| Insert into brake carrier and guide pin groove; grease groove
beforehand, use repair kit grease pack. |
| 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. |
| Removing and installing
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| When inserting piston, take care not to damage protective cap |
| Removing and installing
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| Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before
installing. |
| Removing and installing
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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 0 ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
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Other materials:
Removing and installing head restraint
Removing
Note
The head restraints can be renewed with front seat installed.
The release button of the driver seat is located on outer right side
in direction of travel. The re ...
Wheel runout compensation
If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible
to adjust toe-in correctly!
The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be
compensated for. Otherwise, the result of the measurement will
be incorrect.
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Charging battery in support mode with battery charger -VAS 5903-
General notes:
The support mode provides the onboard supply with power when
the battery is removed or disconnected.
For further information, refer to the
→ operating manual VAS 5903.
The ...
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