Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake pads, front brakes
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Piston resetting appliance -T 10145- |
Note
Mark brake pads/linings when removing if they are to be
reused. Fit in same position when installing, or braking will be
uneven. |
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Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator. |
The brake pad wear indicator is installed on front right. |
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Unscrew both securing bolts from brake caliper,
counterholding on guide pin. |
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Apply a thin coat of lithium grease G 052150 A2 to brake pad
guide surfaces on brake carrier. |
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Place brake pads -1- together
with retaining springs -2- in
recess of brake carrier -3-. |
Note
After fitting brake pads, check that all retaining springs
-2- are properly seated
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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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Connect brake pad wear indicator connector. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front brakes“ |
Wheel bolts
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44. |
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position. |
Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads. |
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Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are
properly seated in th ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Handling pressure tanks
Secure vessels against falling over!
Secure standing cylinders against falling over and lying
cylinders from rolling away.
Do not throw pressure vessels!
When falling, the containers may become sev ...
Assembly overview - park assist steering, RHD vehicles
1 -
Rear park assist steering senders
Rear left park assist steering sender -G716-
Rear right park assist steering sender -G717-
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Park assist s ...
Removing and installing short centre underbody cover
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
Unclip spreader river -2- and remove
centre underbody panels.
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Remove bolt -3-.
Installi ...
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