Front Disc Brake Pads: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm V.A.G 1332
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Flashlight and mirror

Perform the following procedure:

The adapter for loosening and tightening of anti-theft wheel bolts is part of the vehicle tool kit WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .

-- Use a mirror to determine the brake pad thickness. If necessary, remove the wheel where the brake pad wear display is installed.

-- Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary WHEEL BOLTS, TIGHTENING TO TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .

-- Mark the position of the wheel to the brake rotor.

-- Remove wheel bolts and then the wheel.

-- Measure thickness of inner and outer brake pad.

Fig 2: Identifying Pad Thickness -a- "Without" Backing Plate

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Pad thickness "without" backing plate

Wear limit: 2 mm

With pad thickness (not including backing plate) of 2 mm, the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair procedure). Inform the customer!

NOTE: When replacing brake pads, it is absolutely necessary to check brake rotors for wear! Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair measure.

-- Check the brake rotor for wear: