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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
The compressor nut must not be unscrewed too far, since otherwise the ball screw will be damaged.
9 -  Sealing ring
Removing and installing not possible
10 -  Piston
Removing and installing not possible
The piston must not be unscrewed too far, otherwise the ball screw will be damaged.
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-   ...

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One-sided wear
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Removing and installing glove compartment cover
Removing –  Remove glove compartment → Chapter. –  Place glove compartment on a soft surface. –  Move glove compartment lid to service position U ...

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