Overview - Twist Beam Rear Suspension, Rear Brakes CI 38
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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.
Use Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS 5234 to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
Install the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG 1869/2 to relieve pressure before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose.
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Rear Speed Sensor
- Before inserting the sensor, clean inner surface of the hole and coat with Hot Bolt Paste G 052 112 A3.
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIGHT/LEFT REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G44- / -G46-, TWIST BEAM REAR SUSPENSION WITH DISC BRAKES .
- Axle Beam
- Removing and installing. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Axle Stub
- Removing and installing. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Brake Cover Plate
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, TWIST BEAM REAR SUSPENSION .
- Bolt
- 30 Nm + 90° additional turn
- Always replace if removed
- Quantity: 4
- Wheel bearing unit
- Removing and installing. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Bolt
- Always replace if removed
- Removing and installing. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Brake Rotor
- Diameter 272 mm
- Thickness: 10 mm
- Wear limit: 8 mm
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
- Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. If necessary, use rust penetrant, otherwise the brake rotors could be damaged.
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- For securing the brake rotor
- Brake Pads
- Thickness: 12 mm without backing plate
- Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate
- Check the thickness.
- Always replace on both axles
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR BRAKE PADS .
- Brake Carrier with Different Guide Pins and Protective Cap
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, DISC BRAKE .
- Supplied with sufficient grease on guide pins
- If protective caps or guide pins are damaged use repair kit. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.
- Brake Caliper
- Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Servicing. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
- Adjust the parking brake after performing service work or replacing it. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING, DISC BRAKES .
- Parking Brake Cable
- Both tabs must be engaged in the brake caliper bracket
- Adjusting the parking brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING, DISC BRAKES .
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR BRAKE CABLE .
- Brake Line
- 14 Nm
- Brake Hose
- Bolt
- 90 Nm + 90° additional turn
- Quantity: 2
- Always replace if removed