Front Brakes Assembly Overview, Brembo 18 Inch Caliper

Front Brakes Assembly Overview, Brembo 18 Inch Caliper

• After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Use Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit (VAS 5234) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing brake caliper or disconnecting brake hose, brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).






1 Brake Disc

• Brake disc thickness and wear limit, refer to => [ Brakes ] Brakes

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle.

• Brake discs are directional.

• Remove brake caliper before removal, do not disconnect brake line but remove bracket => [ (Item 7) Bracket ].

2 Bolt

• 15 Nm

• Brake disc to wheel bearing housing.

3 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake line when replacing brake disc.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview ] Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview.

• Except for "servicing front brake caliper", it is not permitted to perform repairs to the brake caliper.

4 Bolt

• 270 Nm

• Always replace after removal.

5 Brake Line

• 14 Nm

• Install in the brake caliper housing.

• Do not unscrew brake line when replacing brake disc.

6 Spring Clamp

7 Bracket

• Bolt to wheel bearing housing.

8 Bolt

• 9 Nm

9 Brake Hose

• Make sure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.

10 Bolt

• 30 Nm

11 Tension Strut

12 Retaining Spring

13 Brake Pads

• With wear indicator.

• With adequate wear, warning light in instrument cluster comes on.

• Brake pad thickness and wear limit, refer to => [ Brakes ] Brakes.

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pad ] Brake Pad.

14 Wire for Brake Pad Wear Indicator

• On inner brake pad.

• Brake disc cover plate bolt torque specification: 20 Nm.