Removing and installing brake pads, brake caliper FS III

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

1.2.1 Removing

Mark brake pads/linings when removing if they are to be reused. Fit in same position when installing, or braking will be uneven.

• Remove wheels.
• Remove cover caps.

• Unscrew and remove both guide pins -arrows- from brake caliper.
• Remove brake caliper and secure with wire so that weight of brake caliper does not strain or damage brake hose.
• Take brake pads out of brake caliper.

Cleaning:

• Thoroughly clean brake carrier and contact surfaces for brake pads and remove corrosion.
• Clean brake caliper.

Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.

1.2.2 Installing

Before pressing piston back into cylinder with piston resetting tool, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, particularly if reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

• Lightly grease guiding surface for brake pads on brake carrier with lithium grease G 052150 A2.

• Press piston back.
• Insert brake pads into brake caliper and piston.

• Insert brake pad with “piston side” written on backing plate into brake piston.

• Install brake caliper with brake pads on wheel bearing housing.
• First position brake caliper at bottom -arrow- of brake carrier.

• Brake caliper stud must be positioned behind brake carrier guide!

• Bolt brake caliper to brake carrier with both guide pins.
• Fit both cover caps.
• Fit wheels.

Specified torque of wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44; Specified torques of wheel bolts.

Specified torque:

Guide pin to brake carrier

30 Nm