1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT brake

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Note:
Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent
damaging the piston. Fig. 1 Piston, pressing out of cylinder using
compressed air Fig. 2 Piston seal, removing Page 3 of 5Front brake caliper, servicing (Teves/Ate)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.3

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Fig. 3 Protective seal, installing Note:
Hold piston in front of caliper housing. Fig. 4 Protective seal, installing - Using a screwdriver, insert inner sealing lip into
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Note:
The protective seal outer sealing lip will then locate in
the piston groove. Fig. 5 Piston, installing Page 5 of 5Front brake caliper, servicing (Teves/Ate)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.3

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Rear brake caliper,
servicing
Note: Apply thin coat of brake
cylinder paste to brake
cylinder pistons and seal. When repairing install all
parts supplied in repair kit. New brake calipers are
filled with brake fluid and
are pre-bled. When repairing it is
essential to pre-bleed the
brake calipers (without
brake pads) before
installing in the vehicle
Page 47-21 1 - Self-locking bolts, 35
Nm (26 ft lb) Always replace When loosening and
tightening counter-hold on guide pin Page 1 of 8Rear brake caliper, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.4

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2 - Sealing ring Remove using a
screwdriver Page 47-19 3 - Piston with automatic
adjustment Removing and
installing Page 47-19 4 - Protective seal Pull outer sealing lip
onto piston Install inner sealing lip
in brake caliper
housing groove
Page 47-20 5 - Dust cap
6 - Bleeder valve Apply thin coat of
brake cylinder paste
before screwing in. Page 2 of 8Rear brake caliper, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.4

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7 - Brake caliper housing
with parking brake
cable lever If a leak exists at the
parking brake cable
lever replace brake
caliper housing After repairing, pre-
bleed caliper housing
Page 47-21 8 - Guide pins Grease before pulling
on protective cap
9 - Protective cap Pull onto brake carrier
and guide pin Page 3 of 8Rear brake caliper, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.4

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10 - Brake carrier with
guide pin and
protective cap Supplied as
replacement part,
assembled with
sufficient grease on
guide pins If protective caps or
guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease packet
supplied to lubricate
the guide pins. Page 4 of 8Rear brake caliper, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.4

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Rear brake caliper piston, removing and
installing

Removing Note: - Thread piston out of brake caliper housing by
turning the knurled wheel counter-clockwise. If piston is difficult to move, use a 13 mm open
end wrench on the flats (arrow A) provided for this
purpose. Install special tool 3272 so that the collar (arrow)
is before the piston. Note:
Make sure that the surface of the cylinder is not
damaged during removal. - Remove seal with a screwdriver Page 5 of 8Rear brake caliper, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.4