Front Brakes FN 3

Front Brakes FN 3

• After replacing the brake pads, depress 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) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

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






1 Cover Plate

2 TORX(R) Bolt

• 12 Nm

3 Brake Disc

• Internally vented, 312 mm diameter

• Thickness: 25 mm

• Wear limit: 22 mm

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

• To remove, first remove brake caliper and carrier

4 TORX(R) Bolt

• 4 Nm

5 Brake Carrier

• Bolt to wheel bearing housing

6 Spring

• Insert in both holes of brake caliper

7 Ribbed Bolt

• 200 Nm

• Clean if using again.

8 Brake Pads

• Thickness: 14 mm without backing plate

• With wear indicator (left front)

• When wear limit is reached (limit: approximately 4 mm without backing plate), the warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate

• Check the thickness, refer to Maintenance Procedures

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads, FN 3 ] Brake Pads, FN 3

9 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper FN3 ] Brake Caliper FN3

• Servicing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper FN 3 Overview ] Brake Caliper FN 3 Overview

10 Guide Pins

• 30 Nm

11 Cap

• Remove

12 Brake Hose with Ring Connection and Banjo Bolt

• 35 Nm

13 Bolt

• 8 Nm

14 Bracket

15 Clip