17 Inch Caliper (1LC)

17 Inch Caliper (1LC)

Installation date: through 05.08.05

• After replacing the brake pads, firmly press the brake pedal several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• Use the brake charger/bleeder unit (VAS 5234) or extraction device (V.A.G 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

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





1 Brake Disc

• Internally ventilated brake disc: 330 mm diameter.

• Brake disc thickness: 32 mm.

• Wear limit: 30 mm.

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

• Left differs from the right.

• Remove the brake caliper before removal, do not disconnect the brake line but remove the bracket - item 7 -.

2 Bolt

• 15 Nm

• Brake disc to wheel hub.

3 Brake Caliper

• Do not remove the brake line when replacing the brake disc.

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

• Assembly overview, refer to => [ 17 Inch (1LC) and 18 Inch Calipers ] 17 Inch (1LC) and 18 Inch Calipers.

4 Bolt

• Always replace after removal.

• 270 Nm

5 Brake Line

• 14 Nm

• Do not remove the brake line when replacing the brake disc.

6 Spring Clamp

7 Bracket

• Bolts to the wheel bearing housing.

8 Bolt

• 9 Nm

9 Brake Hose

• Make sure that the lugs are properly seated in the grooves in the bracket.

10 Bolt

• 30 Nm

11 Tension Strut

12 Retaining Spring

13 Brake Pads

• Thickness 10 mm, without backing plate.

• Wear limit: 2 mm, without backing plate.

• With a wear indicator.

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

• Checking thickness, refer to => 17.1.

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

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

14 Wire for Brake Pad Wear Indicator