Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview
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Special tools and equipment
- VAG 1331 Torque wrench
- VAG 1410 Torque wrench
- VAG 1869/2 Brake pedal depressor
Special tools and equipment
- VAS 5234 Brake filler and bleeder unit
NOTE:
- 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.
- To draw off brake fluid from the reservoir, use brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234.
- Install brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2 before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose.
- Tightening torques for wheel bolts
Refer to TORQUES FOR WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING
1 - Phillips-head screw, 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
2 - Brake disc
- Thickness 22 mm (866 in.)
- Wear limit: 19 mm (748 in.)
- When worn always replace both sides
- Remove brake caliper prior to removing
- Never remove brake discs from hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
3 - Brake pads
- Thickness 19.7 mm (775 in.) including backing plate
- Checking thickness
Refer to BRAKE PADS (FRONT AND REAR), CHECK THICKNESS
- Always replace both sides
- Removing and installing. Refer to Front brake pads, removing and installing
- Wear limit: 7 mm (276 in.) including back plate
4 - Brake caliper
- Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
- Removing:
- Remove brake pads -item 3, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview . Refer to Front brake pads, removing and installing
- Install brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2
- Remove brake hose -item 7, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview from brake caliper
- Installing:
- Install brake pads -item 3, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview . Refer to Front brake pads, removing and installing
- Install brake hose -item 7, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview onto brake caliper
- Remove brake pedal depressor VAG 1869/2
- Bleed brake system Mark 60. Refer to Bleeding brake system with brake filler and bleeder unit VAS 5234, vehicles with ABS Mark 60
- Servicing. Refer to FS III front brake calipers, servicing
5 - Guide pins, 30 Nm (22.1 ft.. lb)
6 - Protective cap
- Remove
7 - Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt, 35 Nm (26 ft. lb)
- Always use new sealing washers
8 - Wheel bearing housing
9 - Hex socket head bolt, 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
10 - ABS speed sensor
- Before inserting sensor, clean mounting hole inner surface and coat with lubricating paste G 000 650
11 - Splash plate
12 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm (89 in. lb)
13 - Wheel bearing
- Replace each time after removing
- Pressing out and in
Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION
14 - Circlip
15 - Wheel hub with rotor
- Pressing out and in
Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION
16 - Brake pads
- With wear indicator
- Warning lamp lights up on instrument panel when wear limit is reached (limit: 2 to 3 mm; 0.0787 to.118 in.)
- Thickness 19.7 mm (775 in.) including backing plate
- Checking thickness
Refer to BRAKE PADS (FRONT AND REAR), CHECK THICKNESS
- Always Replace both sides
- Removing and installing. Refer to Front brake pads, removing and installing
- Wear limit: 7 mm (276 in.) including back plate
17 - Connector
- Remove from bracket -item 18, Front brakes, FS III brake caliper, assembly overview when changing pads
18 - Bracket
19 - Bolt