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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GOLF (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSDISC BRAKE SYSTEMBRAKE CALIPERFS III FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)
FS III Front Brake Caliper
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)SECTION FS III Front Brake Caliper
FS III Front Brake Calipers, Servicing
Note:
^ Install all parts supplied in the repair kit.
^ New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are pre-bled.
^ Apply a thin coat of lubricant, Part No. G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.
1. Dust cap
2. Bleeder valve
^ Apply a thin coat of assembly lubricant G 052 150 A2 to threads before installing.
3. Cap
^ Install in mounting bushing.
4. Guide Pin, 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
^ Removing and installing. Refer to Front brake caliper piston, removing and installing.
5. Mounting bushing
^ Install in brake caliper housing.
6. Brake caliper housing
7. Protective seal
^ Removing and installing
8. Piston
^ Removing and installing
^ Before installing apply a thin coat of assembly lubricant G 052 150 A2 to piston.
9. Piston seal
^ Removing and installing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.