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Brake Hose/Line



Tightening torques
Splash plates to wheel bearing housing 10 Nm
Hydraulic unit with bracket to longitudinal member (Bosch 5.7) 10 Nm
Bleeder valve to brake caliper 10 Nm
Brake lines to brake hoses 15 Nm

Rear brake caliper (EPB)

Brake hose to brake caliper (banjo union with banjo bolt) 38 Nm
Brake caliper to brake carrier 35 Nm
Brake carrier to wheel bearing housing 140 Nm
Always replace bolts
Set torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 125 Nm to tighten the bottom bolt. This tightening torque only applies when using insert tool T40036.