C54

Brake pads for C54 brake caliper, removing and installing,

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331





^ Piston resetting tool T10145

Removing

Note: If reusing brake pads, mark location. Install in same position when installing otherwise uneven braking will occur!

- Remove wheels.





- For vehicles with brake wear pad indicator, disconnect connector - 1 -.
- Lift fixing latch somewhat on the lower part of the connector - 2 - and turn 90°.
- Pull lower part of the connector from the holder.





- Remove lower bolt for brake caliper housing. Counterhold at guide pin when doing this.





- Pivot brake caliper housing upward.
- Remove brake pads.

Installing

Note: Before installing new brake pads, press the piston back into the cylinder using the piston resetting tool. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise fluid will overflow and cause damage if the reservoir was topped off during repair work.

Clean brake caliper with mineral spirits exclusively.





- Press piston back into caliper housing.
- Insert brake pads.
- Pivot brake caliper housing downward and secure with a new self-locking bolt.
- If upper bolt for brake caliper housing was loosened, it must always be replaced with a new bolt.
- Fasten brake caliper housing.
- Insert brake wear indicator connector into bracket on brake caliper.

The brake lining wear indicator wiring must be routed between brake carrier and brake tube.

Note:
^ The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed in all cases.
^ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
^ After changing brake pads check brake fluid level.