Front Brakes, 2FN Brake Caliper, Servicing

Front brakes, 2FN brake caliper, servicing





Special tools and equipment required
^ 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 their normal operating position.
^ To draw off brake fluid from the reservoir, use brake charge and bleed unit VAS 5234 or extraction unit V.A.G 1869/4.
^ Install brake pedal depressor V.A.G 1869/2 before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose.
^ Wheel bolt tightening torque

1- Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm





2- Brake disc
^ Ventilated brake disc: diameter 334 mm
^ Brake disc thickness: 32 mm
^ Wear limit: 30 mm
^ Always replace both sides
^ Left is different from right. Arrow points in direction of normal travel
^ Remove brake caliper prior to removing
3- Brake pads
^ With wear indicator
- Warning lamp lights up on instrument panel when wear limit is reached (limit: 2 to 3 mm)
^ Thickness 19.7 mm (0.775 in.) including backing plate
^ Always replace both sides
^ Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate





4- Retaining spring
^ Insert in both brake caliper housing holes

Note: The retaining spring must be pushed under the brake carrier after inserting into both holes. Faulty installation will not allow compensation of outer pad wear and therefore the pedal travel increases.

5- Brake carrier
^ Bolt to wheel bearing housing





6- Brake caliper housing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads





7- Bearing bushing
8- Guide pins, 25 Nm
9- Protective cap
10- Retainer
^ Bolt to brake caliper housing
11- Hex bolt, 8 Nm
12- Brake hose/line
^ Screw into brake caliper housing
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
13- Ribbed combi bolt, 125 Nm
^ Clean if reusing





14- Wheel bearing housing
15- Hex socket head bolt, 8 Nm
16- ABS speed sensor
^ Before inserting sensor, clean mounting hole inner surface and coat with lubricating paste G 000 650
17- Splash plate
18- Hex bolt, 10 Nm
19- Wheel hub with rotor





20- Connector
21- Bracket
22- Bolt