Rabbit L5-2.5L (BGP) (2006)
Brake Caliper: Removal and Replacement
Front Brakes, Servicing, Brake Caliper FS III
Front brakes, servicing, brake caliper FS III
Note:
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After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position.
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Use brake filler bleeder unit VAS 5234 or extraction device V.A.G. 1869/4 to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
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Before removing brake caliper or disconnecting brake hose, Brake Pedal Actuator V.A.G. 1869/2 must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).
1. Hex head/Torx bolt, 12 Nm
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Hex head bolt M6x10 changed from Torx bolt M6x12
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Replace hex head bolt with hex head bolt and Torx bolt with Torx bolt
2. Brake disc
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Internally vented, dia. 280 mm
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Thickness 22 mm
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Wear limit: 19 mm
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Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle
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Remove brake caliper before removing
3. Phillips/Torx bolt, 4 Nm
4. Brake pads
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Thickness 14 mm without backing plate
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With wear indicator
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When wear limit is reached (limit: approximately 4 mm), the warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster
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Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate
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Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle