17" (1LE) Caliper

Front Brake Assembly Overview

Installation date: from 08.10.2005

• After replacing brake pads, press brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• Use brake charger/bleeder unit (VAS 5234) or extraction device (VAG 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing brake caliper or disconnecting brake line, brake pedal actuator (VAG 1869/2) must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).





1 Brake disc

• Internally ventilated brake disc: 330 mm diameter.

• Brake disc thickness: 32 mm.

• Wear limit: 30 mm.

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

• Left differs to right.

• Remove brake caliper before removal, do not disconnect brake line but remove bracket --> [ (Item 7) Bracket ].

2 Bolt, 15 Nm

• Brake disc to wheel hub.

3 Brake caliper

• Do not remove brake line when replacing brake disc.

• Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper.

• Servicing, refer to --> [ Brake Caliper Assembly Overview ] Brake Caliper Assembly Overview.

4 Bolt, 270 Nm

• Always replace after removal.

5 Brake line, 14 Nm

• Do not remove brake line when replacing brake disc.

6 Spring clamp

7 Bracket

• Bolts to wheel bearing housing.

8 Bolt, 9 Nm

9 Brake hose

• Make sure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.

10 Brake pad retaining pins

11 Retaining spring

12 Brake pads

• Thickness 11 mm without backing plate.

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

• With wear indicator.

• When wear limit is reached (limit: approximately 4 mm), the warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster.

• Checking thickness.

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

• Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

13 Wire for brake pad wear indicator