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Rear Disc Brake Assembly Overview, Multi-Link Rear Axle






Rear Disc Brake Assembly Overview, Multi-Link Rear Axle

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.

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

Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, the brake pedal loading device (V.A.G 1869/2) should be installed (relieve pressure).






1 Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

Clean the inside of the hole and coat it with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) before installing the sensor.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Multi-Link Suspension ] Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Multi-Link Suspension.

2 Bolt

8 Nm

3 Bolt

90 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed

4 Axle Beam

Removing and installing

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

5 Brake Cover Plate

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cover Plate ] Cover Plate.

6 Bolt

12 Nm

M6 x 12

Quantity: 4

7 Wheel Bearing Unit

Removing and installing

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

8 Bolt

Always replace if removed

Removing and installing

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

9 Cover

Removing and installing

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

10 Brake Disc

Diameter: 272 mm

Thickness: 10 mm

Wear limit: 8 mm

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Disc ] Brake Disc

Checking, thorough and precise maintenance.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. If necessary, use rust penetrant, otherwise the brake rotors could be damaged.

11 Bolt

4 Nm

For securing the brake disc.

12 Brake Pads

Thickness: 12 mm without backing plate.

Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

Checking thickness.

Always replace on both axles.

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

13 Brake Carrier with Different Guide Pins and Protective Cap

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

Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.

If protective caps or guide pins are damaged use repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

14 Anti-Rattle Spring

Always replace when pads are replaced

The brake pad retaining plates are different, they can only be installed diagonally to each other.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

15 Anti-Rattle Spring

Always replace when pads are replaced.

The brake pad retaining plates are different, they can only be installed diagonally to each other.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

16 Brake Caliper

Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad.

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

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

Adjust the parking brake after performing service work or replacing it, refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Disc Brakes ] Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Disc Brakes.

17 Bolt

35 Nm

Self-locking

Always replace if removed.

Quantity: 2

18 Parking Brake Cable

Both tabs must be engaged in the brake caliper bracket.

Adjusting the parking brake, refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Disc Brakes ] Parking Brake, Adjusting, with Disc Brakes.

19 Brake Hose

With banjo bolt and seals.

35 Nm