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Brake Caliper, Front Brake, RS 6






Brake Caliper, Front Brake, RS 6

Install on one axle on brake calipers from the same manufacturer and with the same quality

Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

Reversible Ratchet (V.A.G. 1332/1)

Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Piston Resetting Tool (T10145)

- Insert the brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) between the brake pedal and driver seat by pressing the brake pedal down at least 60 mm.





- Raise vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

- Connect the hose from a bleeder bottle to one of the bleeder screws on the front caliper.

- Open a bleeder screw on the front brake caliper to reduce the pressure from the brake system.

- Close the bleeder screw.

Do not remove brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2).

- Remove brake pads. Refer to => [ Front Brake Pads, RS 6 ] Brake Pad

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

The brake disc is secured with a bolt.

- Remove the brake line - 11 -.





- Remove the bolts - 1 -.

- Remove the brake caliper from the vehicle.

Installing

- Install the brake caliper.

Always use new screws - 1 -.





- Tighten the new brake caliper screws - 1 - to 196 Nm.

- Install the brake line - 11 - in the brake caliper and tighten it.

The brake line - 11 - must fit securely in the bracket.

- Attach the brake pad wear wire.

- Install brake pads => [ Front Brake Pads, RS 6 ] Removal and Replacement.

- Bleed brake system => [ Bleeding Brake System ] Procedures

- Install wheels.

- Lower vehicle.