Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing brake pads, Bosch Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t  Piston compressing tool -T10165- Removing Mark brake pads when removing if they are to be reused. Fit in same position when installing, or braking will be uneven. –  Raise vehicle. –  Remove rear wheels.

–  Unscrew bolts -arrows- from brake caliper -1-; to do this counterhold on guide pin. –  Remove brake caliper and secure with wire so that weight of brake caliper does not strain or damage brake hose.

–  Remove brake pads and pad retainers -arrows-. Cleaning:   WARNING Do not blow out brake system with compressed air; the resulting dust constitutes a health hazard! –  Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for anti-rattle springs (brake pads) on brake carrier, and remove corrosion. –  Clean brake caliper. Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing. Installing Install in reverse order. Note the following points: Before pressing pistons back, draw off some brake fluid from reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, particularly if reservoir has been topped up, fluid will overflow and cause damage.

–  Screw in piston by turning thumb wheel on piston compressing tool -T10165- clockwise. Do not damage protective cover. –  Use plate -T10165/1- for assistance when screwing in. t  Insert piston compressing tool -T10165- so that collar rests on plate -T10165/1-. t  If pistons are difficult to move, a 13 mm open-end spanner can be used on intended flats -arrow A-.

–  Insert anti-rattle springs -1- and -2- into brake carrier.   Note Anti-rattle springs -1- and -2- are different. They can only be installed diagonally to each other. –  Insert anti-rattle springs -1- and -2- so that guide lugs -arrows- on both sides of brake carrier point outwards. –  Insert brake pads into brake carrier.

–  Ensure that brake pads are seated correctly in anti-rattle springs -arrows-. –  Secure brake caliper with new self-locking bolts. –  Fit wheels. Specified torque of wheel bolts → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.   Note t  Repair kit contains 4 self-locking hexagon bolts for securing brake caliper. These must be installed under all circumstances. 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  Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Component	Specified torque
Brake caliper to brake carrier t  Use new bolts.	35 Nm