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Brembo 18"



Front brakes, servicing





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1410
^ Brake pedal actuator V.A.G 1869/2

Note:
^ Install complete repair kit
^ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
^ To extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir, use a bleeder bottle that only comes into contact with brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!

CAUTION:
If brake pads are ceramics, wheel must not fall on brake disc, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To remove/install wheel, insert two assembly pins in wheel bolt mount.






1 - Brake disc

^ Ventilated brake disc: 365 mm diameter
^ Brake disc thickness: 34 mm
^ Wear limit: 32 mm
^ Always replace both sides
^ Remove brake caliper prior to removing

2 - Brake caliper

^ Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake discs
^ Removing:
^ Insert brake pedal actuator V.A.G 1869/2
^ Installing:
^ Remove brake pedal actuator V.A.G 1869/2
^ Bleed braking system

3 - Ribbed bolt, 200 Nm

^ If re-using, clean ribs

4 - Bracket

^ Bolt to brake caliper housing

5 - Hex head bolt, 25 Nm

6 - Brake line, 15 Nm

^ Screw into brake caliper housing
^ Screw into brake hose, counter hold on brake hose hex.
^ Make sure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.

7 - Spring clip

8 - Brake hose

^ Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake discs

9 - Hex socket head bolt, 110 Nm

^ Replace each time

10 - Torx screw

^ Torque specification 5 Nm

11 - Retaining springs

12 - Brake pad retaining pins

13 - Brake pads

^ With wear indicator
^ Thickness 11.4 mm without backing plate
^ Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate
^ When wear limit is reached (limit: 2 to 3 mm), a warning light comes on in instrument cluster
^ Checking thickness 803 Work sequences; Front and rear brake pads/linings; Checking thickness
^ Always replace both sides