Assembly Overview

Brake Caliper Assembly Overview

• After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• Use the brake charger/bleeder unit (VAS 5234) or extraction device (VAG 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

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





1 Cover plate

2 Torx bolt, 12 Nm

3 Brake disc

• Internally vented, 345 mm diameter.

• Thickness: 30 mm.

• Wear limit: 27 mm.

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

• Remove the brake caliper and brake carrier before removing.

4 Torx bolt, 4 Nm

5 Brake carrier

• Bolt to wheel bearing housing.

6 Retaining spring

• Insert in brake pad retaining spring and press below brake carrier.

7 Ribbed bolt, 190 Nm

• Clean if reusing.

8 Brake pads

• Thickness: 14 mm without backing plate.

• With wear indicator.

• When wear limit is reached (limit: approximately 4 mm), the warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster.

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

• Checking thickness, refer to => 18.1.

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

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Service and Repair.

9 Brake caliper

• Do not bolt to brake hose/brake line when changing brake pads.

• Must not be removed.

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

• Disassembly, refer to => [ Brake Caliper Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation.

10 Guide pins, 30 Nm

11 Cap

• Remove

12 Washer

13 Vibration damper

14 Bolt, 10 Nm

15 Dust cap

16 Bracket

17 Bolt, 15 Nm

18 Brake line, 14 Nm

19 Brake hose

20 Bolt, 8 Nm

21 Bracket

22 Spring clamp