Removing and installing brake pads, floating caliper disc brake 2FNR — VW

Removing and installing brake pads, floating caliper disc brake 2FNR
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1332
Piston resetting appliance
T10145
Socket, 9 mm
T50036
Removing
Note
Mark brake pads/linings when removing if they are to be reused. Fit in same position when installing, or braking will be uneven.
Remove front wheels.
Use a screwdriver (2) to lever retaining spring (1) off brake caliper in direction of (arrow).
Release and disconnect connector of brake pad wear indicator (3).
Remove mating part of connector from bracket (2).
Remove protective caps (1).
Unscrew guide pins using bit 9 mm
T50036.
Remove brake caliper (1) in direction of (arrow) from brake carrier.
Secure brake caliper (1) with wire to suspension strut (2) so that brake hose is not strained by weight of brake caliper.
Remove outer brake pad (4) from brake carrier (3) in direction of arrow A.
Position piston resetting appliance
T10145 (1) between inner brake pad (2) and brake caliper.
Use piston resetting appliance
T10145 (1) to push both brake pistons back in direction of arrow A.
Remove inner brake pad in direction of arrow B from brake pistons.
Cleaning
WARNING
Do not blow out brake system with compressed air; the resulting dust is harmful.
Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for brake pads on brake carrier, and remove corrosion.
Clean brake caliper.
Note
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
Note
Before pressing brake pistons back, draw off some brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise there is a risk of brake fluid spilling out of the reservoir and causing damage to the vehicle when the brake pistons are being pressed back.
Guide electrical wire of brake pad wear indicator (1) through brake caliper (2).
Push inner brake pad in direction of (arrow) into pressed-back brake pistons.
Insert outer brake pad (3) into brake carrier (2).
Fit brake caliper (1) onto brake carrier (2).
Insert both guide pins (1) into brake caliper, and tighten them.
Insert protective caps of both guide pins.
Push mating part of connector (2) into bracket on brake caliper (arrow).
Fit wiring harness of brake pad wear indicator (3) onto mating part of connector.
Note
The electrical connector engages audibly.
Position retaining spring in direction of arrow A at bottom of brake carrier.
Use a screwdriver to lever in upper metal tab of retaining spring on upper brake carrier in direction of arrow B.
Fit front wheels (repair group 44: Wheels, tyres).
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, to ensure that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir every time after brake pads have been changed.
Specified torques (see “Assembly overview - front brake, floating caliper disc brake 2FNR”)