Brake Disc, Replacing

Brake Disc, Replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Socket XZN 9 (T50036)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Piston resetting tool (T10145)

Removing

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

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove wheels.

- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear display - arrow -.






- Release the connector from the mount while turning it 90° at the same time.






- Remove the connector from the bracket.

- Unhook brake line from retainer






- Remove brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads

- Remove the bolts - 13 - and then remove the brake carrier.






- Remove bolt - 19 -.

- 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 arrow on the brake disc showing the direction of travel and to the left and right installed location 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 carrier - 12 -.

- Tighten the brake carrier with new bolts - 13 -.

- Install brake pads. Refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

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






- 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.

- 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.