Procedures

03 - Service Procedures


Front and Rear Brake Pads, Checking Thickness

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)





• Flashlight and mirror

Perform the following work procedure:

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

Front Disc Brake Pads

- For better judgment of remaining pad thickness remove the front wheel on the driver's side.

- Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary.

- Mark installation position of wheel in relation to brake rotor.

- Remove wheel lug bolts and remove 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). Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• 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 disc for wear.

- Install wheel in previously marked position.

- Tighten wheel securing bolts using diagonal sequence to tightening torque.

- After completion of work, return adapter and hook for wheel cover to vehicle tool kit.

- If necessary, install wheel bolt caps.

Rear Disc Brake Pads

- Using a flashlight and looking through opening, check brake pads.

- Check thickness of outer pad visually.





- With flashlight light 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). Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• 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 disc for wear.