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:
Wheel allocation
6 J x 15
6 J x 15
Note
Always observe the allocation of wheels and tyres to the respective
engines, which are listed in the overview table.
Explanation of information on
wheels:
→ Wheels and Tyres Guide - General informatio ...
Overview of fitting locations – controls in roof trim
Note
The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting
locations for RHD vehicles are similar.
1 -
Driver vanity mirror contact switch -F147-
The vanity mirror contact switch is as integral part of the sun
v ...
Assembly overview - driver side footwell cover
1 -
Driver side footwell cover
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Bracket
3 -
Bolt
1.5 Nm
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Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)