Brake Disc

Brake Disc

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Pay attention the arrow on the brake rotor showing the direction of travel and to the left and right installed location when installing the brake rotors.

Removing

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to => [ Brake Caliper with Brake Carrier ] Brake Caliper With Brake Carrier.

- Remove the bolt - 19 - from the brake disc.






• Pushing on the brake pads lightly with pliers makes it easier to remove the brake caliper from the brake disc. Be careful not do damage the paint on the brake caliper.

- Remove the brake disc.

- Clean the brake disc and the wheel hub before installing the brake disc.

Installing

• Replace the bolts. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Pay attention to the left or right installed locations when installing the brake discs.

- Place the brake disc on the hub.

• Do not tilt the brake disc when mounting it on the wheel hub.

- Install the bolt - 19 - and tighten it to 9 Nm.






- Install the brake caliper with brake carrier. Refer to => [ Brake Caliper with Brake Carrier ] Brake Caliper With Brake Carrier.

- Install the brake line in the bracket.

• Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent or rubbing against the vehicle.

- Connect wear indicator connector.

• Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear display fits correctly in the clip inside the inner brake pad.






- Install the electrical connection for the brake pad wear display in the bracket.

- Install wheels.

- Lower vehicle.

- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.

• After installing, press the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.