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Removing and installing brake pads/linings > < Repairing rear brakes

Golf Mk6

Assembly overview - rear brakes C 38
Assembly overview - rear brakes C 38
  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 hole inner surface and coat with high-temperature paste G 052 112 A3.
2 - Hexagon socket head bolt, 8 Nm
3 - Multi-point socket head bolt, 90 Nm and turn 90° further
q   Always renew after removing.
4 - Wheel bearing housing
5 - Splash plate
6 - Torx bolt, 12 Nm
7 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing
8 - Brake disc
q   Ø 253 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.
9 - Cross-head screw, 4 Nm
10 - Bolt
11 - Brake pads
q   Thickness: 11 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.
12 - Brake carrier with guide pin(s) and protective cap
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.
13 - 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.
14 - Hose retainer
15 - Brake line, 14 Nm
16 - Self-locking hexagon bolt, 35 Nm
q   Renew.
17 - Handbrake cable
q   Both locking lugs must be engaged on brake caliper bracket.
q   Adjusting handbrake → Chapter.
18 - Brake hose

   

Removing and installing brake pads/linings > < Repairing rear brakes