Front Disc Brake Pads

Brake Pad Thickness and Front and Rear Brake Rotor Condition, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)






• Flashlight and mirror

Perform the following:

The adapter to loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts is located in the vehicle tool kit.

Front Disc Brake Pads

- Use a mirror to determine the brake pad thickness. If necessary, remove the wheel where the brake pad wear display is installed.

- Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary.

- Mark the position of the wheel to the brake rotor.

- Remove wheel bolts and then the wheel.

- Measure thickness of inner and outer brake pad.






a Pad thickness "without" backing plate

Wear limit: 2 mm

With pad thickness (not including backing plate) of 2 mm, the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair procedure). Inform the customer!

• When replacing brake pads, it is absolutely necessary to check brake discs for wear! Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair measure.

- Check brake discs for wear:

Procedure

- Install the wheel in the marked position.

- Tighten the wheel bolts diagonally.

- Return the adapter to the vehicle tools.

- If necessary, install wheel bolt caps.