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Front Brakes Overview, Brembo 17", 1LE






Front Brakes Overview, Brembo 17", 1LE

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 actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).






1 Brake Disc

Internally ventilated brake disc: Diameter 330 mm.

Brake disc thickness: 32 mm.

Wear limit: 30 mm.

Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle.

Left differs to right.

Remove brake caliper before removal, do not disconnect brake line but remove bracket => [ (Item 14) Upper Bracket ] and => [ (Item 16) Lower Bracket ].

2 Bolt

15 Nm

Brake disc to wheel hub.

3 Dust Cap

Install onto bleeder valve.

As a bracket for the brake pad wear display wire.

4 Brake Caliper

Do not unscrew brake line when replacing brake disc.

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

Servicing, refer to => [ Front Brake Caliper Overview, Brembo 17", 1LE ] Front Brake Caliper Overview, Brembo 17", 1LE.

5 Retaining Spring

6 Brake Pad Retaining Pins

7 Bolt

270 Nm

Always replace if removed.

8 Wire for Brake Pad Wear Indicator

9 Brake Pads

Thickness 11 mm without backing plate.

Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

With wear indicator.

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

Check the thickness.

Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle.

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

10 Brake Line

14 Nm

Do not unscrew brake line when replacing brake disc.

11 Spring Clamp

12 Brake Hose

14 Nm

13 Bolt

9 Nm

14 Upper Bracket

Bolt to wheel bearing housing.

15 Bolt

20 Nm

16 Lower Bracket

Bolt to wheel bearing housing.