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.