Using removal wedge -3409- and piston resetting appliance -T10145-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 PC57 caliper — press the piston out with compressed air, using a piece of wood as a guard.
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
|
|
|
| Piston resetting appliance -T10145- |
| – |
Press piston out of brake caliper using compressed air. |
|
|
|
| Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damage to the
piston. |
|
|
|
| – |
Remove seal using wedge 3409. |
| When removing ensure that the surface of the cylinder is not
damaged. |
| Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
| – |
The surfaces of the piston and seal must be cleaned only
with methylated spirits and then dried. |
| – |
Apply a thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to piston
and seal before inserting. |
| – |
Insert seal in brake caliper. |
|
|
|
| – |
Place protective cap with outer sealing lip on piston. |
|
|
|
| – |
Insert inner sealing lip into groove in cylinder using wedge
3409. |
| When doing this, hold piston in front of brake caliper. |
|
|
|
| – |
Press piston into brake caliper using piston resetting
appliance. |
| The outer sealing lip on the protective cap will then slip
into the piston groove. |
|
|
|
Questions & answers
Removing and installing brake caliper PC57 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 PC57 front brake caliper (detailed)?
Disconnect the hose, cap openings, unbolt from the bracket. Bleed after refitting. Use torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-.
When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
Apply thin coat of lithium grease -G 0 ...
