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Golf Mk6

Assembly overview - front brake FS III
Assembly overview - front brake FS III
  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 - Torx bolt, 12 Nm
2 - Brake disc
q   Internally ventilated, Ø 280 mm.
q   Thickness: 22 mm
q   Wear limit: 19 mm.
q   Always replace on both sides
q   Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing.
3 - Torx bolt, 4 Nm
4 - Brake pads
q   Thickness: 14 mm not including backplate.
q   With brake pad wear indicator
q   When wear reaches a predetermined limit (approx. 4 mm) the warning lamp in the dash panel insert comes on.
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.
5 - Connector
q   Brake pad wear indicator
6 - Brake caliper
q   Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads.
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   Repairing → Chapter.
7 - Guide pin, 30 Nm
8 - Cover cap
q   Remove
9 - Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt, 35 Nm
10 - Guide pin, 30 Nm
11 - Cover cap
q   Remove
12 - Bolt
13 - Bracket
14 - Wheel bearing housing
q   With integrated brake carrier.
15 - ABS speed sensor
q   Before inserting sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat with high-temperature paste G 052 112 A3.
16 - Hexagon socket head bolt, 8 Nm
17 - Wheel bearing unit
q   ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing.
18 - Splash plate

   

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