C 38 Rear Caliper Assembly Overview

C 38 Rear Caliper Assembly Overview

• After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Use Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit (VAS 5234) or extraction device (V.A.G 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing brake caliper or disconnecting brake hose, Brake Pedal Depressor (V.A.G 1869/2) must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).





1 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

• Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of bore hole and coat with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3).

2 Bolt, 8 Nm

3 Bolt, 90 Nm + 90°

• Always replace after removal.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Cover Plate

6 Bolt, 9 Nm

7 Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Unit

8 Brake Disc

• diameter 255 mm

• Thickness 10 mm

• Wear limit: 8 mm

• Always replace pads on both sides of vehicle if worn.

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

9 Bolt, 4 Nm

10 Bolt

11 Brake Pads

• Thickness 11 mm without backing plate.

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

• Checking thickness.

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of vehicle

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

12 Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

• Supplied as pre-assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.

• If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

13 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad.

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper.

• Servicing, refer to => [ C 38/CII 38 Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview ] C 38/CII 38 Rear Brake Caliper Assembly Overview.

• After servicing or replacing, parking brake cable must be adjusted first.

• Adjusting parking brake, refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Service and Repair.

14 Hose Retainer

15 Brake Line, 14 Nm

16 Bolt, 35 Nm

• Self-locking

• Replace

17 Parking Brake Cable

• Adjusting parking brake => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Service and Repair.

18 Spring Clamp

19 Brake Hose