Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake caliper PC57
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| Piston resetting appliance -T10145- |
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Press piston out of brake caliper using compressed air. |
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| Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damage to the
piston. |
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Remove seal using wedge 3409. |
| When removing ensure that the surface of the cylinder is not
damaged. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
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The surfaces of the piston and seal must be cleaned only
with methylated spirits and then dried. |
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Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston
and seal before inserting. |
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Insert seal in brake caliper. |
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Place protective cap with outer sealing lip on piston. |
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Insert inner sealing lip into groove in cylinder using wedge
3409. |
| When doing this, hold piston in front of brake caliper. |
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Press piston into brake caliper using piston resetting
appliance. |
| The outer sealing lip on the protective cap will then slip
into the piston groove. |
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When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
Apply thin coat of lithium grease -G 0 ...
Other materials:
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The maximum wheel lock is determined with the aid of the
wheel alignment computer.
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When the values for the maximum wheel lock lie outside the
tolerances, then check following:
Are steering or suspen ...
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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5161A- with guide plate -VAS 5161A/32-32-.
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Note
Removal and installation is described for the left front
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Special tools and workshop equipment
requ ...
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Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)