Overview - Rear Brakes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brakes

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Brake Line
- Tightening Specifications
  - With standard tool: 14 Nm
  - With special tool Fig 4 12 Nm
Bracket
- For the brake line/hose
- On the body
Brake Hose
- Make sure it is in the installation position
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Protective Cap
Bleed Screw
- 11 Nm
Seal
- Replace after removing
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Parking Brake Motor
- Refer to OVERVIEW - PARKING BRAKE
Cap
- For the guide pins
Guide Pin
- 35 Nm
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 12 Nm
Wheel Bearing Housing
Bolt
- Replace after removing
- 90 Nm + 90°
Brake Shield
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Brake Rotor
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Always replace on both axles, at the same time the brake pads must also be replaced
- Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. Use rust remover, if necessary, otherwise the brake rotor could be damaged.
- BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Brake Carrier
- Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Outer Brake Pad
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Check the pad thickness. For the wear limit, refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Always replace on both axles.
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Inner Brake Pad
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Check the pad thickness. For the wear limit, refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Always replace on both axles.
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Spring
Brake Caliper
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
- Installation Position
  - Refer to Fig 2
  - Refer to Fig 3
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING
- After servicing or replacing, perform "Guided Fault Finding" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Banjo Bolt
- Permanent with seals
- Clean any corrosion from the sealing surface on the brake caliper
- If damaged, replace the brake hose
- 35 Nm

Torsion Beam Axle Brake Caliper Installation Position

Fig 2: Torsion Beam Axle Brake Caliper Installation Position:

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1 - Brake Caliper

A - Torsion Beam Axle

Multi-Link Suspension Installation Position

Fig 3: Multi-Link Suspension Installation Position

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1 - Brake Caliper

B - Multi-Link Suspension

Brake lines tightening using special tools

Fig 4: Special Tool Assembly For Tightening Brake Lines

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Open Ring Spanner Insert - AF 11mm: VAG1410/6
Torque Wrench - Universal Joint : VAG1410/7
Mini Torque Wrench: VAS6854