FS III Caliper Overview

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 depressor (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 screw 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

• Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle.

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads, FS III ] Brake Pads, FS III.

5 Harness Connector

• Brake pad wear indicator.

6 Brake Caliper

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

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper, FS III ] Brake Caliper, FS III.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper Overview, FS III ] Brake Caliper Overview, FS III.

7 Guide Pins

• 30 Nm

8 Cap

• Remove

9 Brake Hose with Ring Connection and Banjo Bolt

• 35 Nm

10 Guide Pins

• 30 Nm

11 Cap

• Remove

12 Bolt

13 Bracket

14 Wheel Bearing Housing

• With integrated brake carrier

• Coat the pad guide surfaces lightly with lithium grease G 052150 A2.

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