Brake system

Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-

~1min read

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Vehicle diagnostic tester

Removing

Note

Switch off ignition for at least 30 seconds before disconnecting connector.

Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-
  • Disconnect connector -2- from parking brake motor -1-.
Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-
  • Unscrew both hexagon socket head bolts -arrows- from parking brake motor.
  • Pull parking brake motor off brake caliper while twisting parking brake motor back and forth slightly.
  • Take out seal.
Note Take care not to damage annular groove for seal and contact surface on parking brake motor.
  • Clean annular groove and contact surface of parking brake motor.

Installing

Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-
  • Lightly grease new seal and install it, taking care not to twist or damage it.
  • Grease Torx socket on input shaft of parking brake motor completely.
Note The sealing ring must not be allowed to turn out while the parking brake motor is being installed!
  • Carefully push parking brake motor onto brake caliper while ensuring that seal is seated correctly.
Note If necessary, turn input shaft back slightly using an E11 Torx socket -A- until parking brake motor can be properly fitted.
Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-
  • Turn parking brake motor until bolt hole and thread align.
Note Make sure that parking brake motor is flush with brake caliper. Never pull parking brake motor onto brake caliper using securing bolts.
Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-
  • Position hexagon socket head bolts -arrows- by hand and tighten them.
  • Install connector -1-.
  • Carry out basic setting of brake system using → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Specified torque

→ Chapter „Overview of fitting locations - parking brake“

Removing and installing parking brake motor -V282-/-V283-

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