Rear Brakes Assembly Overview, All Models and Ceramic Brakes

Rear Brakes Assembly Overview, All Models and Ceramic Brakes

• Only install complete repair kit.






1 - Bolt

• Self-locking

• Torque specification: 12 Nm

2 - Electromechanical Parking Brake Actuator

• Electromechanical parking brake control module, removing and installing, refer to => [ Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module ] Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module.

• Actuator, removing and installing, refer to => [ Electromechanical Parking Brake Actuator ] Electromechanical Parking Brake Actuator.

3 - Bolt

• Self-locking

• Torque specification: 35 Nm

• Always replace

• When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin.

4 - Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad.

• Brake caliper, servicing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Piston ] Rear Brake Caliper Piston.

5 - Brake Pads

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle.

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

6 - Anti-Rattle Spring

• Always replace when pads are replaced.

7 - Brake Disc

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle.

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

• Only tighten evenly on both sides based on thickness in new condition. Refer to => [ Brakes ] Brakes.

• Brake disc allocation, refer to => [ Brakes ] Brakes.

8 - Ribbed Bolt

• Torque specification: 140 Nm

• M12 x 1.5 x 75

• Always replace

• To tighten lower connection, adjust Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332) to 125 Nm. This torque specification applies only in conjunction with insert tool (T40036).

9 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

• Supplied as an 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.

10 - Brake Line

• Tightening specification: 14 Nm

• Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads.

11 - Retaining Spring

• Make sure that retaining tab is seated correctly inside the bracket.