VW Golf manuals

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - rear brake caliper

When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.
   

Assembly overview - rear brake caliper

1 -  Brake caliper
2 -  Damper bushes
3 -  Guide pin
4 -  Cover caps
5 -  Hexagon socket head bolt
8 Nm
6 -  Parking brake motor
7 -  Sealing ring
Renew
8 -  Thrust nut
Removing and installing not possible
9 -  Sealing ring
Removing and installing not possible.
10 -  Piston
Removing and installing not possible.
11 -  Protective cap
Removing and installing → Chapter
  Note
The brake caliper does not need to be removed in order to renew the protective cap; do not unbolt the break hose.
12 -  Bleeder valve
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to thread before screwing in.
10 Nm
13 -  Dust cap
Rear brake caliper
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Removing and installing protective cap
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removal wedge -3409-   ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing emblem with model designation, “R”
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-   Note Only remove when radiator grille -3- is removed. Removing ...

Additional safety instructions for curtain airbag
Inspect trims for damage prior to installing them.   Always renew damaged pillar trims; never repair.   Ensure proper seating of trims when installing them.   When performing r ...

Handling pressure tanks
Secure vessels against falling over! Secure standing cylinders against falling over and lying cylinders from rolling away. Do not throw pressure vessels! When falling, the containers may become sev ...

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