Front Brake Caliper - 2FN, Servicing (Overview)

Front brake, brake caliper 2FN, servicing

Brake caliper 2FN, servicing





Special tools and equipment
^ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
^ V.A.G 1410 Torque wrench
^ V.A.G 1869/2 Brake pedal depressor

Note:
^ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in the normal operating position.
^ For extracting brake fluid from reservoir, always use brake filler bleeder unit VAS 5234 or extraction unit V.A. G 1869/4.
^ Apply brake pedal depressor V.A. G 1869/2 before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose from the caliper.
^ Tightening torques for wheel bolts
^ Installing wheels tightening torque: 120 Nm





1. Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm
2. Brake disc
3. Brake pads
4. Retaining spring

Note: If the retaining spring is installed incorrectly, the wear of the outer pad cannot be compensated, so brake pedal travel will increase accordingly.

5. Brake carrier
^ Bolted onto wheel bearing housing
6. Brake caliper housing
7. Bushing
8. Guide pin, 25 Nm
9. Cap
^ Detach
^ Upper cap combined with wiring retainer for pad wear indicator
10. Bracket
^ Bolted to brake caliper housing
11. Hex bolt, 8 Nm
12. Brake hose/line, 15 Nm
^ Screw into brake caliper housing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads
^ Hose must not be twisted when installed
13. Ribbed bolt, 125 Nm
^ Clean if re-installed
14. Wheel bearing housing
15. Socket head bolt, 8 Nm
16. ABS wheel speed sensor
17. Backing plate
18. Hex bolt, 10 Nm
19. Wheel hub with rotor
20. Connector
21. Bracket
22. Bolt