Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- and brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-, this page covers removing the PC57/C60 front brake caliper — the same exchange-only scope applies.
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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| Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- |
 Note
| This procedure applies only to exchanging or the following
repair work on the brake caliper. |
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Remove front wheel on relevant side. |
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Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator. |
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Connect bleed bottle bleed hose -1-
to bleed valve of brake caliper. |
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Apply brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Close bleed valve and remove bleed bottle. |
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Unscrew both securing bolts from brake caliper,
counterholding on guide pin. |
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Pull brake caliper off brake carrier. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| The two brake pads are seated in the retaining springs on
the brake carrier. |
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Carefully place brake caliper on brake carrier. |
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Secure brake caliper to brake carrier with new self-locking
bolts, counterholding on guide pin. |
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Screw brake hose onto brake caliper. |
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Remove brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Connect brake pad wear indicator connector. |
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Bleed brake system
→ Chapter. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - front brakes PC57 and C60“ |
| Bleed valve
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front brake caliper“ |
| Wheel bolts
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44. |
Note
| Firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle
stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position. |
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Questions & answers
Removing and installing brake caliper, front brakes PC57 and C60 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 PC57/C60 front brake caliper?
Same procedure as FS III but with different bolt sizes and torques. Cap the hose openings immediately to prevent contamination.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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Assembly overview - rear brakes:
Note
Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to
draw off brake fluid from the b ...
