Passat GLS Wagon V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001)
1 - Brake hose
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Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
2 - Spring clip
3- Brake pipe, 15 Nm
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Screw into brake caliper housing
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Screw into brake hose, counter hold hex on brake hose.
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Make sure that lugs are properly seated in retainer grooves.
4 - Selflocking hex bolt, 35 Nm
5 - Ribbed combi bolt, 120 Nm
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Clean ribs if reusing
6 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps
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Supplied as assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins
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If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, use repair kit. Use grease packet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
7 - Brake disc
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Vented brake disc: diameter 280 mm
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Brake disc thickness: 22 mm
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Wear limit: 20 mm
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Always replace both sides
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Remove brake caliper prior to removing
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Never remove brake discs from hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
8 - Brake pads
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Without wear indicator
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Thickness 14 mm
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Checking thickness
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Always replace both sides
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Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate
9 - Heat shield
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Insert into piston
10 - Brake caliper
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Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
11 - Retainer
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Bolt to brake caliper housing
12 - Hex bolt, 10 Nm
13 - Brake pads
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With wear indicator
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Thickness 14 mm
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Wear limit: 7 mm including backing plate
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With wear indicator
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When wear limit is reached (limit: 2 to 3 mm) warning lamp lights up on instrument cluster
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Checking thickness
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Always replace both sides
14 - Connector
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When changing pads remove from bracket -item 15
15 - Bracket
Brake pads, removing and installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent)
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Piston resetting tool
Removing