Rear Brakes Overview, Bosch

Rear Brakes Overview, Bosch

• After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly 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 (V.A.G 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, the brake pedal adjuster (V.A.G 1869/2) should be installed (to relieve pressure).






1 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Wheel Speed Sensor

• Clean the inside of the hole and coat it with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) before installing the sensor.

2 Bolt

• 8 Nm

3 Bolt

• 90 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

• Always replace if removed.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Cover Plate

6 Bolt

• 12 Nm

• M6 x 12

7 Wheel Hub with Bearing

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

8 Bolt

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

9 Dust Cap

10 Brake Rotor

• Non-vented, 272 mm.

• Thickness: 10 mm

• Wear limit: 8 mm

• Replace both sides if worn.

• Remove the brake caliper before removing.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

• Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. If necessary, use rust penetrant, otherwise the brake rotors could be damaged.

11 Screw

• 4 Nm

12 Brake Pads

• Thickness: 12 mm without the backing plate.

• Wear limit: 2 mm without the backing plate.

• Always replace on both sides.

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

13 Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Cap

• Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on the guide pins.

• If the protective cap or guide pins are damaged use the parts from the repair kit. Use the supplied grease packet to lubricate the guide pins.

14 Brake Pad Retaining Plate

• Always replace when the pads are replaced.

15 Brake Pad Retaining Plate

• Always replace when the pads are replaced.

16 Brake Caliper

• Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.

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

• Overview, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper Overview, Bosch ] Rear Brake Caliper Overview, Bosch.

• After servicing or replacing, the parking brake cable must be adjusted first.

• Adjusting the parking brake. Refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

17 Bolt

• 35 Nm

• Self-locking

• Always replace after removing.

18 Parking Brake Cable

• Both tabs must be engaged in the brake caliper bracket.

• Adjusting the parking brake. Refer to => [ Parking Brake, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Parking Brake Cable ] Service and Repair.

19 Brake Hose

• With the banjo bolt (35 Nm) and seals