Front Brakes, FS III Caliper Overview
Front Brakes, FS III Caliper Overview
• After replacing 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) 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 actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).
1 Hex Head/Torx(R) Bolt
• 12 Nm
• Hex head bolt M6x10 changed from Torx(R) bolt M6x12
• Replace hex head bolt with hex head bolt and Torx(R) bolt with Torx(R) bolt
2 Brake Rotor
• Internally vented, 280 mm diameter
• Thickness: 22 mm
• Wear limit: 19 mm
• Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle
• Remove brake caliper before removing
3 Phillips Head- / Torx(R) 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 axle
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads
5 Harness Connector
• Brake pad wear indicator
6 Brake Caliper
• Do not remove brake hose when replacing brake pad
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper
• Servicing, refer to => [ FS III Brake Caliper Overview ] FS III Brake Caliper Overview
7 Guide Pins
• 30 Nm
8 Cap
• Remove
9 Brake Hose with Banjo Fitting and Union Bolt
• 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 Hex Socket Head Bolt
• 8 Nm
17 Wheel Bearing/Hub Unit
• The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel bearing
18 Cover Plate