Brake Caliper, Replacing, Steel Brakes 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH: Removing
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator :VAG1869/2 between the brake pedal and driver seat. Pretension the brake pedal at least 60 mm.
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By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.
-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on the brake caliper.
Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.
Risk of skin irritation and injury.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2-.
-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the hydraulic system.
-- Close the bleed screw and remove the bleeder bottle.
- Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator :VAG1869/2 .
-- Disconnect the connector -2-.
-- Release the tab in direction of -arrow A- and turn 90° in direction of -arrow B- at the same time. Then remove and free up the brake pad wear sensor -1- from the bracket.
-- Remove the bolts -4-.
-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place a cloth under the separating point.
Risk of accident due to the brakes malfunctioning.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gasoline, cleaning solutions).
- Wear safety gloves that are free of oil and grease.
-- Remove the union bolt -2- and move the bracket with the brake hose to the side.
-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set :VAS6122 .
There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.
- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.
-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH .