Note 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).
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Splash plate for brakes
Allocation ⇒Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA)
2 -
Torx bolt
12 N·m
3 -
Brake disc
Wear limits → Chapter
Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
When worn, renew on both sides of axle.
Remove brake caliper and brake carrier prior to removing.
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Torx bolt
8 N·m
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Brake caliper
Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads.
Removing and installing → Chapter
Repairing → Chapter.
Following repair or replacement, perform “Basic setting” using → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
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Multi-point socket head bolt
Remove and install using socket insert -T10035- → Fig..
Always renew after removing
90 N·m +90°
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Brake carrier
8 -
Retaining spring
9 -
Outer brake pad
Thickness: 11 mm not including backplate.
Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.
Checking thickness → Booklet.
Always renew on both sides of an axle.
Removing and installing → Chapter
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Inner brake pad
With spring
Thickness: 11 mm not including backplate.
Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.
Checking thickness → Booklet.
Always renew on both sides of an axle.
Removing and installing → Chapter
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Spring
Fitted only on inner brake pad
Ensure correct installation position
12 -
Brake line
14 N·m
13 -
Bracket
14 -
Retaining spring for brake hose to bracket
15 -
Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt
Connection to brake caliper, 35 N·m
Connection to brake line, 14 N·m
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Guide pin
35 N·m
17 -
Cover caps
For guide pins
18 -
Sealing ring
For parking brake motor
Renew
19 -
Hexagon socket head bolt
8 N·m
20 -
Parking brake motor
Removing and installing → Chapter
Tool insert -T10035-
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Test yourself
A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
Note 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).
