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Rear Brakes, Ceramic Brakes






Rear Brakes, Ceramic Brakes

Rear wheel brake with automatic adjustment. All models.

Only install complete repair kit





1 - Self-locking bolt (Torx 30), tightening specification 12 Nm.

2 - Electromechanical parking brake actuator

Electromechanical parking brake control module, removing and installing. Refer to=> [ Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Control Module ] Service and Repair

Actuator, removing and installing. Refer to => [ Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Actuator ] Service and Repair

3 - Seal

always replace

4 - Self-locking bolt, 35 Nm

always replace

When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin

5 - Spacer

6 - Brake hose

to brake caliper, tightening specification 12 Nm

Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads

Make sure that retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.

Install hose without twisting

7 - Brake caliper housing

Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad

Brake caliper, servicing. Refer to=> [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston with Electromechanical Parking Brake ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston with Electromechanical Parking Brake

it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper

8 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap

Supplied as pre-assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins

If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins

it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper

9 - Brake pads

Wear limit, refer to => [ Brakes System ] Brakes System

Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Pads ] Rear Brake Pads

it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper

10 - Anti-rattle spring

Always replace when pads are replaced

11 - Wheel Bolts

12 - Phillips-head screw

Tightening specification, 5 Nm

13 - Brake disc

Wear limit, refer to => [ Brakes System ] Brakes System

Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

To remove brake discs on 16" brake systems, brake carrier must be removed.

Remove brake caliper before removing

Brake disc allocation, refer to=> [ Brakes System ] Brakes System

14 - Hex bolts 10 Nm

15 - Brake shield

16 - Ribbed bolts

M 12 • 1.5 x 60

always replace

Lower connection: To tighten lower connection, adjust Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 115 Nm. This tightening specification only applies in conjunction with Socket (T40065) for the left side and Socket (T40066) for the right side.

17 - Ribbed bolts

M 12 • 1.5 x 60

always replace

Upper connection: Tightening specification: 140 Nm.