Rear Wheel Brakes, Servicing (Disc Brakes)

Rear wheel brakes, servicing (disc brakes)
Special tools and equipment





^ VAG1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent)
^ VAG1332 Torque wrench (or equivalent)
^ VAG1410 Torque wrench (or equivalent)
^ VAG1869/2 Brake pedal depressor





Rear wheel brakes with automatic adjustment
1 - Self-locking hex bolt, 35 Nm
^ Always replace
^ When loosening and tightening counter hold on guide pin
2 - Brake pads
^ Thickness 12 mm
^ Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate
^ Always replace pads on both wheels
^ Removing and installing, Refer to , Refer to Brake Pads, Removing and Installing,
3 - Brake caliper
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
^ Removing:
- Remove brake pads, Refer to Brake Pads, Removing and Installing, See -item 2
- Install brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2
- Unscrew brake hose -item 8 - from brake caliper
^ Installing:
- Install brake pads, Refer to Brake Pads, Removing and Installing, See -item 2
- Install brake hose -item 8 - on brake caliper
- Remove brake pedal depressor VAG1869/2
- Bleed brake system, Refer to Brake Bleeding, Service and Repair
^ Adjust parking brake cable first after maintenance or replacement.
^ Adjust parking brake, Refer to Parking Brake System, Adjustments
^ Servicing, Refer to Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing
4 - Brake disc
^ Vented disc brake for vehicles with 16" wheel All Wheel Drive (AWD): diameter 256 mm
^ Ventilated brake disc for vehicles with 16" and 17" wheels AWD: diameter 269 mm
^ Brake disc thickness: 22 mm
^ Wear limit: 20 mm
^ When pads are worn always replace both sides
^ Remove brake caliper prior to removing
5 - Brake disc
^ Disc brake for vehicles with 15" and 16" wheels Front Wheel Drive (FWD): diameter 245 mm
^ Disc brake for vehicles with 15" wheels All Wheel Drive (AWD): diameter 255 mm
^ Disc brake thickness: 10 mm
^ Wear limit: 8 mm
^ When pads are worn always replace both sides
^ Remove brake caliper prior to removing
6 - Socket head bolt, 95 Nm
7 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap
^ Supplied as assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged install repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
8 - Brake hose/line
^ With banjo bolt and seals
^ Tightening torque of banjo bolt to brake calliper with aluminum seal (silver) 45 Nm
^ Tightening torque of banjo bolt to brake calliper with titanium seal (black) 38 Nm
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads