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Replacing VW Ceramic Brake Pads, Removing Calipers

Bringing your VW car to a mechanic will give
you less hustle in labor. Replacing yourFor the floating caliper, remove the two
deteriorated brake part may be very laborcaliper guide pins or bolts. Look at the
intensive. But for car owners who want tolocations and positions of any bushings or
save money for an auto repair, doing itguides so that they can be reinstalled
yourself is the answer, regardless of theproperly. Rock the caliper back and forth to
labor  and  time  it  will  incur  you.push the piston back enough to slide the
caliper off. The floating caliper is now
A guide, like this, for replacing your VWready to be removed. By using a large
ceramic brake pads and removing calipers willC-clamp, push on the inboard pad to move the
help.piston back into the caliper. Do it slow and
steady. If you did not remove half the brake
First, you will need materials such asfluid, make an appointment to have your
wrenches, jack, jack stands, wire brush,vehicle  repainted.
screwdriver or pry bar, pliers or vise grips,
hammer, large C-clamp, high-temperatureAnother  type  is  the  sliding  caliper.
lubricant, latex gloves, and of course, new
brake  pads.A support key or retaining clip holds the
caliper to the caliper bridge. Remove the
Gather together all those mentioned tools andretaining bolt or screw holding the key.
supplies before you begin. Allow plenty ofThen, drive the key out with an appropriate
time to do the job so you don not have totool. Note the position of any springs or
hurry and cram. Safety is important wheneverclips before you remove them. The retainers
you are working around machinery. So, bewarewill simply lift off. Observe and note the
of hot objects, sharp instruments andposition of the retainers before you remove
hazardous materials. Though economizing inthem. After this, the sliding caliper is now
terms of money is your goal, do notready to be removed. Through the use of a
substitute tools unless you are sure you willlarge C-clamp, push on the inboard pad to
not compromise either your safety or themove the piston back into the caliper. Do it
performance of your vehicle. Say forslow and steady. If you did not remove half
instance, never work on a vehicle that isthe brake fluid, make an appointment to have
only supported by a jack. Use jack stands toyour  vehicle  repainted.
support the vehicle while you are working.
Work on a solid and level surface. Never jackThe sliding caliper can also be removed by
a car up on dirt or grass. Do one wheel at aseparating the pads from the caliper. The
time so you can use the other wheel as ainner pad must be clipped to the piston. The
reference in case you get confused. Check forouter pad may be pinned, clipped or pressed
any fluid leaks or cracked brake lines. Iftightly on the caliper. Some pads may remain
there  is  any,  replace  them  as necessary.on the adapter or anchor when the caliper is
already  removed.
Brake linings contain asbestos. Avoid
creating or breathing dust when changing theClean the caliper mounting surfaces with a
linings or cleaning the parts. Use water towire brush and remove all the rust and dirt.
wash down the brakes before starting and wearThe sliding surfaces must be as clean as
gloves to avoid prolonged contact with yourpossible for proper brake operation. You need
skin. Any contact of these materials to yourto wet down the area with water to prevent
skin  may  have  bad  effects.dust  from  sticking.  Allow  parts  to  dry.
To finally start, remove about half the brakeFixed Caliper, on the other hand, can be
fluid from the master cylinder and put itremoved by removing the caliper mounting
into a sealed container. Dispose it offbolts only if the pads will not come out the
properly. Do not reuse old brake fluid.back of the caliper. Push back the piston
Always use fresh brake fluid from a sealedbefore removing the old pads. Again, if half
container. Brake fluid messes up with paintthe brake fluid was not removed, make an
so do not get it on your vehicles finish. Ifappointment  to  have your vehicle repainted.
you do, wash it off with plenty of water.
After  all,  brake  fluid  is  water soluble.Check the rotor or disc for scores, rusting
or pitting. It is recommended that the rotors
Using a lug wrench, crack the wheel lugs. Yoube resurfaced to remove any imperfections and
need to loose one or two turns. Do not removetrue up the braking surface to prevent brake
them completely. Jack one side of the vehiclepulsations. Then, remove the pads from the
up and support it with a jack stand. Do thecalipers and remove any pins or retainers.
same for the opposite side. Remove the lugsPush  pads  back  and  pull  them  out.
and  then  take  the  wheels  off.
You are done replacing your VW ceramic brake
You might ask yourself how to remove thepads and removing calipers. Labor intensive,
calipers.  Listed  are  the  steps on how to.but money saving.



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