Running gearRepairing rear brakes (disc brakes)
| Repairing rear brakes (disc brakes) |
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| 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. |
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| 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-. |
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| 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). |
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| Always renew on both sides of an axle. |
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| Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing. |
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| Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged. |
| 7 - | Hexagon socket head bolt, 30 Nm and turn 30° further |
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| With banjo bolt and seals |
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| Specified torque of banjo bolt to brake caliper: 38 Nm |
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| Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads. |
| 9 - | Self-locking hexagon bolt, 35 Nm |
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| Always renew after removing. |
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| Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate. |
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| Always renew on both sides of an axle. |
| 12 - | Brake carrier with guide pins and protective cap |
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| Supplied as genuine part, assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins. |
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| If protective cap or guide pins are damaged, install set of repair components. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins. |
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