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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.