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 9
Remove the brake pads.
Step 10
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use HEX No.H10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 12
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 13
Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 15
Remove the brake disc.
Step 16
Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 17
Install the brake disc.
Step 18
Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 19
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 21
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use HEX No.H10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 22
Install the brake pads.
Step 23
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24
Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 25
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 26
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 27
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 4
Step 29
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 30
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 31
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 32
Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tip:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 33
Close the hood.
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