Brake Pads, C38

Brake Pads, C38

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Reset and screw out tool (3272) or

• Resetting and extracting tool (T10165)

• Torque wrench (VAS 5820)

• Ratchet (V.A.G 1410/3)

• Socket (T40027)

Removing

• Mark the brake pads when removing them if they are to be reused. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheels and tires.

- Remove the securing bolts from the brake caliper housing, while counter holding on the guide pins.





- Remove the brake pads.

Installing

- Install the piston by turning the reset and screw out tool (3272) in a clockwise direction.





• Insert the reset and screw out tool (3272) so that the collar is positioned against the piston.

• Press the piston back into the cylinder with resetting and extracting tool (T10165), before inserting new brake pads. Extract some brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle before pressing piston back. Otherwise brake fluid which was used to top off brake fluid reservoir, may run out and cause damage.

CAUTION!
Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!

- Install the brake pads.





- Secure the brake caliper housing with new self locking bolts.





- Tighten the bolts on the brake caliper housing, 35 Nm.

• The repair kit includes four self locking bolts which must be installed in all cases.

• After each brake pad change, firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

Install the wheels and tires.

- Check the brake fluid level and top off if necessary.