Running gearAssembly overview - rear brakes
| Assembly overview - rear brakes |

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| After renewing wheel brake cylinder, brake carrier and brake shoes, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake shoes are properly seated in their normal operating position. |
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| Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to draw off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir. |
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| Before removing a wheel brake cylinder or brake carrier or before disconnecting a brake line from the wheel brake cylinder, fit brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- to brake pedal (release pressure in system). |

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| Before inserting sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat with high-temperature paste G 052 112 A3. |
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| Brake drum diameter: 200 mm |
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| Reset brake before removing brake drum → Chapter. |
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| Clean carefully and check for wear, damage, dimensional accuracy and flawless brake surface. |
| 11 - | 12-point nut (self-locking) |
| 12 - | Wheel hub with wheel bearing |
| 13 - | Brake carrier with brake shoes |
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| Minimal thickness of brake lining: 2.5 mm. |
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| Reset brake before removing brake drum → Chapter. |
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