Disc Brake System: Description and Operation

Rear Brakes CII 41, FWD, Servicing

• After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

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

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





1 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

• Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of bore hole and coat with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3).

2 Bolt, 8 Nm

3 Bolt, 90 Nm + 90°

• Always replace after removal.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Cover Plate

6 Bolt, 9 Nm

7 Wheel Bearing/Hub Unit

8 Bolt

9 Dust Cap

10 Brake Disc

• Brake caliper CII 41 (15"):Diameter 256 mm.

• Brake caliper CII 41 (16"): Diameter 282 mm.

• Thickness 12 mm.

• Wear limit: 10 mm.

• Always replace pads on both sides of axle if worn.

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

• Allocation

11 Bolt, 4 Nm

12 Brake Pads

• Thickness 11 mm without backing plate.

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

• Checking thickness, maintenance, refer to => Front and Rear Brake Pads: Check Thickness.

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Pads, with Brake Caliper CII 41, FWD ] Rear Brake Pads, with Brake Caliper CII 41, FWD.

13 Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Protective Cap

• Supplied as pre-assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.

• If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

• Allocation, refer to the => Electronic parts catalog "ETKA".

14 Anti-Rattle Spring

• Always replace when pads are replaced.

15 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad

• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper CII 41, FWD ] Rear Brake Caliper CII 41, FWD.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Rear Brake Caliper CII 41 Assembly Overview ] Rear Brake Caliper CII 41 Assembly Overview.

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

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

16 Hose Retainer

17 Brake Line, 14 Nm

18 Bolt, 35 Nm

• Self-locking

• Replace

19 Parking Brake Cable

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

• Allocation

20 Spring Clamp

• Allocation

21 Brake Hose