Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 467

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Note:

When removing ensure that the
surface of the cylinder is not
damaged.

Installing

- Remove seal using wedge 3409.

- The surface of the piston and seal

must only be cleaned with
methylated spirits and then dried.

- Thinly coat piston and seal with

assembly paste G 052 150 A2
before inserting.

- Insert oil seal in brake caliper

housing.

FN 3 front brake calipers, servicing

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- Place protective seal with outer

sealing lip on the piston.

Note:

When doing this hold piston in front
of caliper housing.

- Using wedge 3409, insert inner

sealing lip into groove in cylinder.

FN 3 front brake calipers, servicing

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- Press piston into brake caliper

housing as far as possible by
hand.

Note:

The protective seal outer sealing lip
will then locate in piston groove.

- Press piston into brake caliper

housing using piston resetting
tool.

FN 3 front brake calipers, servicing

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Rear
brake
caliper,
servicing

Note:

When

repairing
install all
parts
supplied in
repair kit.

New brake

calipers
are filled
with brake
fluid and
pre-bled.

Apply thin

coat of
assembly
lubricant G
052 150
A2 to
brake
cylinders,
pistons
and seals.

When

carrying
out repairs
it is
essential
to pre-
bleed the
brake
calipers
(without
brake
pads)
before
installing in
the vehicle

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Rear brake caliper, servicing