Rear 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.

Rear Disc Brake Pads

- Point a flashlight through an opening in the wheel rim.

- Check thickness of outer pad visually.






- With flashlight up inner brake pad and position mirror.

- Check thickness of inner pad visually.

a Pad thickness inner and outer, not including 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