Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 14
Clean the brake disc fastener.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16
Remove the brake disc.
Step 17
Disconnect the ABS sensor.Use a pin punch.Use a hammer.Use a crowbar.
Step 18
Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19
Treat the ABS sensor fastener.Use a multipurpose grease.
Step 20
Connect the ABS sensor.
Step 21
Tighten the fastener that connects the ABS sensor to the steering knuckle.Use HEX No.H5.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 6 Nm torque.
Step 22
Treat the ABS sensor connector.Use dielectric grease.
Step 23
Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 24
Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 25
Install the brake disc.
Step 26
Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 6 Nm torque.
Step 27
Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use HEX No.H7.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 28
Install the caps on the brake caliper guide pin boots.
Step 29
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat.Use a wire brush.
Step 30
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31
Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: ABS sensor – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Golf 4
Step 33
Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 34
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 35
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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