FS III Front Caliper Assembly Overview

FS III Front 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 Bolt, 12 Nm

• Hex head bolt M6x10 changed from Torx bolt M6x12.

• Replace hex head bolt with hex head bolt and Torx bolt with Torx bolt.

2 Brake Disc

• Internally vented, diameter 280 mm

• Thickness 22 mm

• Wear limit: 19 mm

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

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

3 Bolt, 4 Nm

4 Brake Pads

• Thickness 14 mm without backing plate.

• With wear indicator.

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

• 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.

5 Harness Connector

• Brake pad wear indicator.

6 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad.

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

• Servicing, refer to => [ FS III Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview ] FS III Front Brake Caliper Assembly Overview.

7 Guide Pins, 30 Nm

8 Cap

• Remove

9 Brake Hose with Ring Connection and Banjo Fitting, 35 Nm

10 Guide Pins, 30 Nm

11 Cap

• Remove

12 Bolt

13 Bracket

14 Wheel Bearing Housing

• With integrated brake carrier.

15 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

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

16 Bolt, 8 Nm

17 Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Unit

• The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel bearing.

18 Cover Plate