Bosch Caliper Overview

Bosch 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 brake charger/bleeder (V.A.G 1869/4) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

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






1 ABS Speed Sensor

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

2 Hex Socket Head Bolt

• 8 Nm

3 Bolt

• 90 Nm and 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Cover Plate

6 TORX(R) Bolt

• 12 Nm

7 Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing

• Different on FWD and AWD.

8 Bolt

• Different on FWD and AWD.

9 Dust Cap

• Only on front wheel drive.

10 Brake Rotor

• 272 mm

• Thickness 10 mm

• Wear limit: 8 mm

• Replace both sides if worn.

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

11 Bolt

• 4 Nm

12 Brake Pads

• Thickness 12 mm without backing plate

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate

• Always replace on both axles.

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

13 Brake Carrier with Different Guide Pins and Protective Cap

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

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

14 Brake Pad Retaining Plate

• Always replace when pads are replaced.

15 Brake Pad Retaining Plate

• Always replace when 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.

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

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

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

17 Self-Locking Bolt

• 35 Nm

• Always replace after removing.

18 Parking Brake Cable

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

• Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Parking Brake Lever, from MY 2008 ] Parking Brake Lever, from MY 2008.

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

19 Brake Hose with Ring Connection and Banjo Bolt

• 35 Nm