Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake pads, front brakes PC57 and C60
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 PC57 and C60“ |
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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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Other materials:
Damage caused when fitting
Bead core broken during tyre inflation.
Modern radial tyres for passenger cars are mounted only on
safety rims. Safety rims have a hump -1-
running along the bead seat.
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Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 134 Gear shift pattern of a 5-speed
manual gearbox
Fig. 135 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed
manual gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The positions of the individual driving gears are shown
on the gearshift lever or .
Fully ...
Tyres with flange protection
The tyre industry produces tyres with flange protection for
alloy wheels. The flange protection is intended to protect alloy
wheels from damage due to contact with kerbs.
The combination of tyres with flange protection, steel
wheels and ...
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