Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Caliper, Ceramic, Repositioning: Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 40-200 NmVAG1332
- Reversible RatchetVAG 1332/1
- Piston Resetting ToolT10145
-- Raise the vehicle.
-- Remove the wheels.
If brake pads are ceramic, the wheel must not fall on the brake rotor, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To install/remove wheel, install two assembly pins from vehicle tool kit in mounts on wheel bolts. The long assembly pin is in the upper position.
-- Unclip the brake hose from the pivot bearing
-- Unclip the brake pad wear wire.
Press the brake pads with the Piston resetting toolT10145 if necessary. Position the tool on the brake pad backing plates and carefully push the brake pads outward.
-- Remove the brake caliper bolts -3-.
Illustration is the left front brake caliper.
-- Carefully remove the brake caliper -1- and brake pads -13-.
Do not disassemble the brake caliper. Do not loosen any bolts on the brake caliper.
Do not let the brake caliper with the brake carrier hang from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with suitable cable ties or wire. Do not support the brake caliper with the brake carrier weight with the brake hose.
Do not press the brake pedal when the caliper is removed.
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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.