New Beetle Convertible L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
‹› Vehicles as of model year 2001
‹› With wear indicator
‹› When the appropriate wear limit has been reached (limit: 2 to 3 mm), brake pad wear indicator lamp (K32) lights up in instrument panel
‹› Thickness 14 mm
‹› Checking thickness=> 14.1
‹› Pads on both sides of axle must always be replaced together
‹› Removing and installing => [ Brake Pads ] See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement.
‹› Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate
17
Harness connector
‹› For pad replacement, remove from bracket => [ (Item 18) Bracket ]
18
Bracket
19
Bolt
Front Brakes, FN 3
Brake Caliper and Wheel Bearing Housing Component Overview
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)
‹› Brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)
CAUTION!
Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
‹› After replacing brake pads and before moving vehicle, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal
operating position.
‹› When siphoning brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake fluid.
‹› Before removing brake caliper housing or disconnecting brake hose from brake caliper housing, install brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2 ).