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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - rear brake caliper

Note: new hybrid Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear brake calipers arrive pre-filled with brake fluid and pre-bled — this overview stresses methylated spirits only for cleaning.

When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.
   

Assembly overview - rear brake caliper

1 -  Brake caliper
2 -  Damper bushes
3 -  Guide pin
4 -  Cover caps
5 -  Hexagon socket head bolt
8 Nm
6 -  Parking brake motor
7 -  Sealing ring
Renew
8 -  Thrust nut
Removing and installing not possible
The compressor nut must not be unscrewed too far, since otherwise the ball screw will be damaged.
9 -  Sealing ring
Removing and installing not possible
10 -  Piston
Removing and installing not possible
The piston must not be unscrewed too far, otherwise the ball screw will be damaged.
11 -  Protective cap
Removing and installing → Chapter
  Note
The brake caliper does not need to be removed in order to renew the protective cap; do not unbolt the break hose.
12 -  Bleeder valve
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to thread before screwing in.
10 Nm
13 -  Dust cap

    Questions & answers

    Assembly overview - rear brake caliper — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What does the Golf Mk7 GTE rear caliper assembly show?
    Same as standard — caliper with EPB, guide pins, piston, seals.
    Rear brake caliper
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    Removing and installing protective cap
    Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removal wedge -3409-   ...

    Other materials: