Brake Pads

Brake Pads

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Piston Compressing and Extracting Tool (T 10165)

Removing

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!

- Remove wheels.

- Counter-hold guide pins and remove attachment bolts from brake caliper.





- Remove brake caliper and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.

- Remove brake pads.

Cleaning:


Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

- Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for brake pads at brake carrier, remove corrosion.

- Clean brake caliper, especially the adhesive surfaces for the brake pads, they must be free of residual adhesive and grease.

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake caliper.

Installing

Before pushing back the piston, extract some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

- Install pistons at knurled wheel on (T 10165) by turning toward right. Do not damage protective caps.

- Use special tool (T 10165/1) for assistance when installing.





• For pistons that are difficult to move, an open-end wrench (size 13 mm) can be applied at the appropriate wrench surface - arrow A -.

- Remove protective foil on brake pad backing plates.

- Insert brake pads in brake carrier.





When installing brake caliper, make sure that brake pads are not affixed to brake caliper before the correct installation position has been reached.

- Secure brake caliper using new self-locking bolts.

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

- Install wheels.

Tightening specifications of wheel bolts.

• After replacing brake pads and before moving vehicle, always depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Check brake fluid level after replacing brake pad.

Tightening Specifications