CII 38 Caliper Overview

CII 38 Caliper Overview

• 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) or extraction device (V.A.G 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing brake caliper or disconnecting brake hose, brake pedal depressor (V.A.G 1869/2) must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).






1 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

• Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of bore hole and coat with hot bolt paste G 052 112 A3.

2 Hex Socket Head Bolt

• 8 Nm

3 Internal Multi-Point Bolt

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Cover Plate

6 TORX(R) Bolt,

• 12 Nm

7 Wheel Bearing/Hub Unit

8 Brake Rotor

• 286 mm

• Thickness 12 mm

• Wear limit: 10 mm

• Always replace pads on both sides of axle if worn.

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

9 Screw

• 4 Nm

10 Bolt

• Only on front wheel drive.

11 Brake Pads

• Thickness 11 mm without backing plate

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate

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

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads, CII 38 ] Brake Pads, CII 38.

12 Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Cap

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

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

13 Brake Pad Retaining Plate

• Always replace when pads are replaced.

14 Brake Caliper

• Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper, CII 38 ] Brake Caliper, CII 38.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing ] Procedures.

• After servicing or replacing, parking brake cable must be adjusted first.

• Adjusting the parking brake, refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

15 Hose Retainer

16 Brake Line

• 14 Nm

17 Self-Locking Bolt

• 35 Nm

• Replace

18 Parking Brake Cable

• Adjusting the parking brake, refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

19 Spring Clamp

20 Brake Hose