Brake system

Assembly overview - front brakes PC57 and C60

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Note After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to draw off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir. Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, fit brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- (when doing this, release pressure in system).

Assembly overview - front brakes PC57 and C60:

Assembly overview - front brakes PC57 and C60
1 - Splash plate
2 - Torx bolt

12 N·m

3 - Brake disc

Internally ventilated

Wear limits → Chapter

Always renew on both sides of an axle.

Remove brake caliper and brake carrier prior to removing.

4 - Torx bolt

8 N·m

5 - Brake carrier

Apply thin coat of lithium grease G 052150 A2 to brake pad guide surfaces.

6 - Brake pads

Thickness: 14 mm not including backplate.

With front right brake pad wear indicator

When wear reaches a predetermined limit (approx. 4 mm), the warning lamp in the dash panel insert comes on. Sensors can be renewed individually.

Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.

Checking thickness → Booklet.

Always renew on both sides of an axle.

Removing and installing → Chapter

7 - Trim with badge

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

8 - Brake caliper

Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads.

Removing and installing → Chapter

Repairing → Chapter.

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

9 - Hexagon bolt (self-locking)

Always renew after removing

35 N·m

10 - Ribbed collar bolt

Clean if reused.

200 N·m

11 - Wheel bearing housing

With bolted brake carrier.

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

12 - Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt

Ensure correct installation position

35 N·m

13 - Retaining clip
14 - Bracket
15 - Bolt

8 N·m

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