Front

Front brake, servicing

Note:
^ For extracting brake fluid reservoir, always use brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234.
^ Prior to removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose from the brake caliper, use brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2 to prevent the brake fluid reservoir from running dry.

WARNING:After installing brake pads, press brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary to ensure that pads become properly seated.

Front brakes FN3 -

Exploded view





1. Phillips-head screw - 4 Nm
2. Brake disc
3. Brake pads
4. Retaining spring
5. Brake carrier
6. Brake caliper housing
7. Guide pin - 28 Nm
8. Protective cap
9. Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt - 35 Nm
^ Anti-twist element, Refer to Fig. 2
10. Ribbed bolt -125 Nm
^ Clean ribs if using again
11. Wheel bearing housing
12. Hex head bolt
13. Speed sensor
14. Backing plate
15. Bolt -10 Nm
16. Wheel bearing
17. Circlip
18. Wheel hub with rotor
19. Brake pads
^ Note installation position, Refer to Fig. 1
20. Electrical connector
21. Bracket
22. Self-metal screw





Fig. 1 Installation position of brake pads
1. Right-side piston brake pad
2. Left-side piston brake pad
- When installed, (arrow) on backplate of brake pad must face downward.





Fig. 2 Brake hose connection with anti-twist element
^ Make sure that the groove in the ring connection on the brake hose is installed in the locating lug (arrow).