Using removal wedge -3409- and piston resetting appliance -T10145-, this page covers removing the hybrid Volkswagen Golf Mk7 PC57 caliper — press the piston out with compressed air behind a wood guard.
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| Piston resetting appliance -T10145- |
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Press piston out of brake caliper using compressed air. |
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| Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damage to the
piston. |
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Remove seal using wedge 3409. |
| When removing ensure that the surface of the cylinder is not
damaged. |
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The surfaces of the piston and seal must be cleaned only
with methylated spirits and then dried. |
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Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston
and seal before inserting. |
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Insert seal in brake caliper. |
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Place protective cap with outer sealing lip on piston. |
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Insert inner sealing lip into groove in cylinder using wedge
3409. |
| When doing this, hold piston in front of brake caliper. |
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Press piston into brake caliper using piston resetting
appliance. |
| The outer sealing lip on the protective cap will then slip
into the piston groove. |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing brake caliper PC57 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 GTE PC57 caliper?
Same as standard: disconnect hose, cap, unbolt. Bleed after.
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&nb ...
