Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake caliper
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- |
Note
This procedure applies only to exchanging or the following
repair work on the brake caliper. |
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Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator. |
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Connect hose of bleeder bottle -1-
to bleeder valve of brake caliper. |
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Apply brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle. |
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Unscrew both securing bolts from brake caliper,
counterholding on guide pin. |
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Pull brake caliper off brake carrier. |
The two brake pads are seated in the retaining springs on
the brake carrier. |
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Carefully place brake caliper on brake carrier. |
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Secure brake caliper to brake carrier with new self-locking
bolts, counterholding on guide pin. |
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Screw brake hose onto brake caliper. |
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Remove brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Connect brake pad wear indicator connector. |
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Bleed brake system
→ Chapter. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front brakes“ |
Bleed valve
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front brake caliper“ |
Wheel bolts
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44. |
Note
Firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle
stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Separating cover and padding for rear seat backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634
Removing
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Remove backrest cover with bac ...
Checking operation of belt buckle
Checking belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling
firmly on belt webbing.
If latch plate fails ev ...
Assembly overview - roof grab handle
Note
The assembly overview is shown for the front left roof grab
handle. The assembly overview for the remaining roof grab handle is
analogous.
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Bracket for roof grab handle
Removing and installing
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