Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 784

– Push the lever on the brake caliper -2- in the direction of the

-arrow-.

– Disengage the parking brake cable -1- from the lever on the

brake caliper -2-.

– Squeeze the retainers -3-.
– Remove the parking brake cable -1- from the bracket on the

brake caliper -4-.

– Connect the bleed hose -1- from the bleeder bottle to the brake

caliper bleed valve and open the bleed valve.

– Install the Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .
– Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.

– Remove the brake hose -1- from the brake caliper -2-.
– To do this, remove banjo bolt -arrow-.
– Close the brake line and threaded hole immediately using

Sealing Plugs from the Repair Kit - 1H0 698 311 A- .

– Counterhold the guide bolt and remove the bolts -arrows- from

the brake caliper -1-.

– Remove the brake caliper from the brake carrier.
Cleaning

WARNING

Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust pro‐

duced is harmful to health!

Note

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake system.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Piston is pressed back.
• Brake pads sit in retaining springs on the brake carrier.
– Attach the brake caliper -1- with the new self-locking screws

-arrows- to the brake carrier.

– Tighten the brake hose with banjo bolt on the brake caliper.
– Remove the Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .

– Guide the parking brake cable -1- through the bracket -4- on

the brake caliper until the tabs -3- engage.

– Push the lever on the brake caliper -2- in direction of -arrow-.
– Attach the parking brake cable -1- to the lever -2- on the brake

caliper.

– Pre-bleed the brake caliper before installing. Refer to

⇒ “2.2.2 Brake Caliper, Pre-Bleeding”, page 105

 .

– Bleed the brake system. Refer to

⇒ “6 Hydraulic System”, page 132

 .

– Adjust parking brake. Refer to

⇒ “3.2 Parking Brake, Adjusting”, page 81

 .

– Install wheel and tighten.
– Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly sev‐

eral times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating

position.

– Check brake fluid level.
Tightening Specification
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brakes”, page 55

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brake Caliper”, page 100

♦ Wheel bolts. Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.

Gr.  44 ; Wheels and Tires; Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifica‐

tions .

2.3.2

Brake Caliper, Torsion Beam Axle, Re‐

moving and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .

Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolt - Subframe to brake carrier
♦ Bolt - Axle stub to subframe
♦ Bolt - Wheel hub with wheel bearing
♦ Dust cap
♦ Bolts - Brake caliper to brake carrier

Removing

Note

♦

Work procedure applies only for replacing or when performing

subsequent service work on brake caliper.

♦

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. In‐

stall in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be

uneven.

– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheel.
– Push the lever on the brake caliper -2- in the direction of the

-arrow-.

– Disengage the parking brake cable -1- from the lever on the

brake caliper -2-.

– Squeeze the retainers -3-.
– Remove the parking brake cable -1- from the bracket -4- on

the brake caliper.

– Connect the bleed hose -1- from the bleeder bottle to the brake

caliper bleed valve and open the bleed valve.

– Install the Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .
– Close the bleed valve and remove the bleeder bottle.