Overview - Rear Brakes
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NOTE:
After every brake pad replacement, firmly press down on the brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly set in their respective operating position.
Use the : VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
Install the : VAG1869/2 before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose (doing so reduces the pressure).
- Bolt
- 90 Nm +90° additional turn
- Always replace if removed
- If necessary, remove using : T10035 . Refer to Fig 2.
- Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Rear Speed Sensor
- Before inserting the sensor, clean the inner surface of the hole and coat with Hot Bolt Paste.
- Removing and installing. Refer to RIGHT/LEFT REAR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR -G44- / -G46-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Axle Beam
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR AXLE .
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Brake Cover Plate
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 12 Nm
- M 6 x 12
- Quantity: 4
- Wheel Bearing Unit
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Bolt
- Always replace if removed
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR AXLE .
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Cap
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING .
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Brake Rotor
- 272 mm diameter
- Thickness: 10 mm
- Wear limit: 8 mm
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Checking for maintenance. Refer to FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PAD THICKNESS AND BRAKE ROTOR CONDITION, CHECKING .
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- 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.
- 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. Refer to FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PAD THICKNESS AND BRAKE ROTOR CONDITION, CHECKING for maintenance.
- Always replace on both sides of the axle
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Brake Carrier with Different Guide Pins and Cap
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Supplied with sufficient grease on guide pins
- Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use the 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 BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Servicing. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- Adjust the parking brake after performing service work or replacing it. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING .
- Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Self-locking
- Quantity: 2
- Parking Brake Cable
- Both tabs must be engaged in the brake caliper bracket
- Parking Brake, Adjusting. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING .
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR BRAKE CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Brake Line
- 14 Nm
- Brake Hose
Multipoint Socket T10035