Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake caliper, front brakes PC57 and C60
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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Remove front wheel on relevant side. |
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Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator. |
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Connect bleed bottle bleed hose -1-
to bleed valve of brake caliper. |
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Apply brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Close bleed valve and remove bleed 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. |
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
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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 PC57 and C60“ |
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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Assembly overview - rear brakes:
Note
Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to
draw off brake fluid from the b ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when handling refrigerants
Risk of freezing injury caused by refrigerant
When working on the air conditioning system, there is a risk of
highly pressurised refrigerant escaping from the system. There is a risk
of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to freezing.
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A ...
Overview of fitting locations - electrical and electronic components,
electrically adjustable seat
1 -
Seat rake adjustment
Driver seat rake adjustment motor -V243
Front passenger seat rake adjustment motor -V244-
Assembly overview
→ Anchor
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Seat longitudinal adjuster ...
Test prerequisites
Radiator and condenser must be clean (clean them if
necessary).
The heat insulation on expansion valve is OK and properly
installed. See vehicle-specific repair manual
→ Rep. gr.87.
The poly V ...
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