Golf Mk6
| Assembly overview - rear brakes Bosch |
Note| t | Every time after changing pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. |
| t | After work for which the brake system had to be opened, bleed the brake system with brake charge and bleed system -VAS 5234- or extraction unit -V.A.G 1869/4-. |
| t | 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). |
| 1 - | ABS speed sensor |
| q | Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat with high-temperature paste -G 052 112 A3-. |
| 2 - | Bolt |
| q | 8 Nm |
| 3 - | Bolt |
| q | 90 Nm and turn 90° further |
| q | Always renew after removing. |
| 4 - | Wheel bearing housing |
| 5 - | Splash plate |
| 6 - | Bolt |
| q | 12 Nm |
| q | M6x12. |
| 7 - | Wheel hub with wheel bearing |
| q | Different for front- and four-wheel drive. |
| q | Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“ |
| q | → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.42 |
| 8 - | Bolt |
| q | Different for front- and four-wheel drive. |
| q | Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“ |
| q | → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.42 |
| 9 - | Dust cap |
| q | Front-wheel drive only |
| 10 - | Brake disc |
| q | Ø 272 mm |
| q | Thickness: 10 mm |
| q | Wear limit: 8 mm. |
| q | When worn, renew on both sides of axle. |
| q | Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing. |
| q | Checking: Maintenance Booklet → Booklet |
| q | Allocation → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“ |
| q | Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged. |
| 11 - | Bolt |
| q | 4 Nm |
| q | For locating brake disc. |
| 12 - | Brake pads |
| q | Thickness: 12 mm not including backplate. |
| q | Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate. |
| q | Checking thickness: Maintenance Booklet → Booklet. |
| q | Always replace on both sides |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| 13 - | Backplate with different guide pins and protective caps |
| q | Supplied as genuine part, assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins. |
| q | If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins. |
| 14 - | Pad retainer |
| q | Always renew when changing pads. |
| 15 - | Pad retainer |
| q | Always renew when changing pads. |
| 16 - | Brake caliper |
| q | Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads. |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| q | Repairing → Chapter. |
| q | Adjust handbrake cable first after repairing or renewing. |
| q | Adjusting handbrake → Chapter. |
| 17 - | Bolt |
| q | 35 Nm |
| q | Self-locking |
| q | Always renew after removing. |
| 18 - | Handbrake cable |
| q | Both locking lugs must be engaged on brake caliper bracket. |
| q | Adjusting handbrake → Chapter. |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| 19 - | Brake hose |
| q | With banjo bolt and seals |
| q | 35 Nm |
