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Front Brakes FNR-G







Front Brakes FNR-G

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) 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 Cover Plate

2 TORX(R) Bolt

12 Nm

3 Brake Rotor

Internally vented, 345 mm diameter

Thickness: 30 mm

Wear limit: 27 mm

Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

Remove brake caliper before removing

4 TORX(R) Bolt

4 Nm

5 Brake Carrier

Bolt to wheel bearing housing

6 Spring

Insert in brake pad retaining spring and press below brake carrier.

7 Ribbed Bolt

190 Nm

Clean if using again.

8 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

Check the thickness. Refer to Maintenance Procedures

Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads, FNR-G ] Brake Pads, FNR-G

9 Brake Caliper

Do not bolt to brake hose/brake line when changing brake pads.

Must not be separated from each other

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper, FNR-G ] Brake Caliper, FNR-G

Servicing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper FNR-G Overview ] Brake Caliper FNR-G Overview

10 Guide Pins

30 Nm

11 Cap

Remove

12 Washer

13 Vibration Damper

14 Bolt,

10 Nm

15 Dust Cap

16 Bracket

17 Bolt

15 Nm

18 Brake Line

14 Nm

19 Brake Hose

20 Hex Bolt

8 Nm

21 Bracket

22 Spring Clamp