Polo Mk5
| Repairing front brakes, FS III brake caliper |
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 - | Brake disc |
| q | Internally ventilated, Ø 256 mm |
| q | Thickness: 22 mm |
| q | Wear limit: 19 mm. |
| q | Always renew on both sides of an axle. |
| q | Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing. |
| q | Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged. |
| 2 - | Torx bolt, 4.5 Nm |
| 3 - | Brake pads |
| q | Thickness: 14 mm not including backplate. |
| q | Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate. |
| q | Checking thickness → Booklet. |
| q | Always renew on both sides of an axle. |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| 4 - | Brake caliper |
| q | Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads. |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter. |
| q | Repairing → Chapter. |
| 5 - | Guide pin, 30 Nm |
| 6 - | Cover cap |
| q | Remove |
| 7 - | Spring pin |
| 8 - | Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt, 35 Nm |
| 9 - | Wheel hub with wheel bearing |
| q | Pressing out and in → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.40. |
| 10 - | Torx bolts, 12 Nm |
| 11 - | Splash plate |
| 12 - | Wheel bearing housing |
| q | With integrated brake carrier. |
| 13 - | ABS speed sensor |
| q | Before inserting sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat with high-temperature paste G 052 112 A3. |
| 14 - | Hexagon socket head bolt, 8 Nm |
