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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)

Note: install every part supplied in the repair kit, use only methylated spirits for cleaning, and apply assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to the hybrid Volkswagen Golf Mk7 PC57 cylinder and piston.

When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinder, piston and sealing ring.

Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)

1 -  Dust cap
Fit onto bleeder valve.
2 -  Bleeder valve
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to thread before screwing in.
10 Nm
3 -  Hexagon bolt
Renew after removing.
35 Nm
4 -  Guide pin
5 -  Protective cap
Insert into brake carrier and guide pin groove; grease groove beforehand, use repair kit grease pack.
6 -  Brake carrier
Supplied as preassembled replacement part with greased guide pins and protective caps.
If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
7 -  Protective cap
Removing and installing → Chapter
When inserting piston, take care not to damage it.
8 -  Piston
Removing and installing → Chapter
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston before installing.
9 -  Sealing ring
Removing and installing → Chapter
10 -  Brake caliper

    Questions & answers

    Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What does the Golf Mk7 GTE PC57 caliper assembly show?
    Same as standard — caliper body, guide pins, bleed nipple, torques.
    Front brake caliper
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    Removing and installing brake caliper PC57
    Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removal wedge -3409-   ...

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