Rear Brakes Overview, CII 41

Rear Brakes Overview, CII 41

• 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).

I - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Overview (some components are the same for Golf R)

II - All Wheel Drive (AWD) Differences (used for the Golf R)






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

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

2 Bolt

• 8 Nm

3 Bolt

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

• Always replace if removed.

• Remove and install using the multipoint socket (T10035).

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Cover Plate

6 TORX(R) Bolt

• 12 Nm

• M6 x 12

7 Wheel Hub with Bearing

8 Brake Rotor

• vented on the inside

• Diameter: 310 mm

• Thickness: 22 mm

• Wear limit: 20 mm

• Replace both sides if worn.

• Remove the brake caliper before removing.

9 TORX(R) Bolt

• 4 Nm

• For securing the brake rotor

10 Bolt

• Not used in the US/Canadian market.

11 Brake Pads

• Thickness: 11 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, CII 41 ] Brake Pads, CII 41.

12 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 ones from the repair kit. Use the supplied grease packet to lubricate the guide pins.

13 Brake Pad Retaining Plate

• Always replace when the pads are replaced.

14 Brake Caliper

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

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper, CII 41 ] Brake Caliper, CII 41.

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

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

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

15 Spring Clamp

16 Brake Line

• 14 Nm

17 Bolt

• 35 Nm

• 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.

19 Brake Hose