AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Front Calipers Workshop Manual
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Teves/Ate front brake calipers, 
servicing Note: 
 
Install only the complete repair kit when 
performing servicing work. 
 New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid 
and pre-bled. 
 Apply a thin coating of assembly paste to brake 
cylinders, pistons and seals. 
1 - 
Caps 
Insert into plastic bushing
2 - 
Guide pin 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
3 - 
Bleeder valve Apply a thin coating of assembly paste to 
the threads before installing 
4 - 
Dust cap Install on bleeder valve
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CAUTION!  5 - 
Brake caliper housing 
6 - 
Retaining spring 
Insert the two ends into the holes of the 
brake caliper housing 
 
Once the spring ends are seated in the holes, 
press the retaining spring under the brake 
carrier. 
 If the spring is not installed correctly, the 
outer brake pad alignment mechanism will 
not be able to compensate for wear, and 
increased pedal travel will result. 
7 - 
Plastic bushing 
Insert into brake caliper housing
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  8 - 
Brake carrier 
Bolt to brake caliper housing
9 - 
Seal 
10 - 
Piston Apply thin coat of assembly paste before 
installing Piston diameter: 57 mm (2.24 in.)
11 - 
Protective seal Do not damage when installing the piston
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Teves/Ate front brake caliper piston, 
removing and installing
 
     
Special tools and equipment  
      3409 wedge  
     
Removing  
    
WARNING!  -  Force piston out of brake caliper housing using compressed air.
Risk of accident! Apply pressure gradually. Guard against the 
sudden release of the piston. Place a wooden block into the recess of the caliper housing to 
catch the piston so it is not damaged. Always wear safety glasses when carrying out this step.
    
Note:  
When removing make sure that the surface of the cylinder is not 
damaged.  -  Using 3409 wedge, remove seal.
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Installing  
    
CAUTION! 
Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with 
your Parts department for the latest information.  -  Place protective seal with outer sealing lip on piston.
-  Clean surfaces of piston and seal using methylated spirits only, then 
dry. 
-  Apply thin coat of assembly paste, part number G 052 150 A2 to piston 
and seal before installing. 
    
Note:  
Hold the piston in front of the caliper housing for this procedure.  -  Using 3409 wedge, insert inner sealing lip into cylinder groove.
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Note:  
The outer sealing lip of the protective seal will then locate in the piston 
groove.  -  Press piston into brake caliper housing using piston resetting tool.
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