Disc Brake System: Service and Repair
Rear wheel brakes/disc brakes (all-wheel drive), servicing
Special tools and equipment
^ VAG 1331 Torque wrench
^ VAG 1332 Torque wrench
^ VAG 1410 Torque wrench
^ VAG 1869/2 Brake pedal depressor
Note:
^ 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 draw off brake fluid from the reservoir, use brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234
^ Install brake pedal depressor VAG 186912 before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose.
1. Hex socket head bolt, 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
2. Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap
^ Supplied as replacement part assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins
^ If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, use repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
3. Self-locking hex bolt, 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
4. Brake hose/line
^ With banjo bolt and seals
^ Banjo bolt to brake caliper tightening torque 38 Nm (28.03 ft. lbs.)
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
5. Brake caliper
^ Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
6. Brake pads
^ Thickness, 11.5 mm (0.453 inch)
^ Always replace on both wheels of axle.
^ Wear limit: 7.5 mm (0.295 inch) including back plate
7. Pad retaining springs
^ Always replace when changing pads
8. Splash plate
9. Hex bolt, 10 Nm (88.5 inch lbs.)
10. Brake disc
^ Thickness, 9 mm (0.354 inch)
^ Wear limit, 7 mm (0.276 inch)
^ Thickness, 22 mm (0.866 inch)
^ Wear limit, 20 mm (0.787 inch)
^ When worn, always replace both sides
^ Application, Refer to Parts Supplier
11. Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm (35.4 ft. lbs.)
12. Wheel hub with rotor
13. Circlip
14. Wheel bearing
^ Replace each time after removing
15. Trailing arm
16. ABS speed sensor
^ Before inserting sensor, clean mounting hole inner surface and coat with lubricating paste G 000 650
17. Hex socket head bolt, 8 Nm (71 ft. lbs.)
18. Parking brake cable
^ Adjusting parking brake cable; Refer to Park Brake Cable Adjusting