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 assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinder,
piston and sealing ring. |
| Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to thread before
screwing in. |
| 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. |
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| When inserting piston, take care not to damage it. |
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| Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before
installing. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
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Other materials:
Renewing air conditioner compressor
Note
On vehicles equipped with an electrical air conditioner
compressor, de-energise the high-voltage system before removing
the air conditioner compressor.
→ Electric drive; Rep. gr.93
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Checking and adjusting selector lever cable
Brief description
Selector lever cable must be removed from gearbox so that
its ease of movement can be checked. Put removed end down so it
does not rub against anything.
The selector lever must be moved and then the cab ...
Checking operation and power supply of fuel pump
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Multimeter e.g. hand-held multimeter -V.A.G 1526E-
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Removing and installing brake caliper PC57