Assembly overview - rear brake, Bosch — VW

Assembly overview - rear brake, Bosch
Note
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.
Use the
brake filling and bleeding equipment
VAS 5234
to draw off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
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).
ABS speed sensor
Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat with
high-temperature paste
G 052 112 A3
.
Hexagon socket head bolt,
8 Nm
Multi-point socket head bolt
Always renew after removing.
90 Nm and turn 90° further
Wheel bearing housing
Splash plate
Torx bolt
12 Nm
Wheel hub with wheel bearing
ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing
Bolt
Dust cap
Brake disc
272 mm in diameter
Thickness: 10 mm
Wear limit: 8 mm.
When worn, renew on both sides of axle.
Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing.
Checking: Maintenance booklet
Maintenance
Booklet
Checking thickness of brake pads and condition of brake discs at front and rear
Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
Torx bolt,
For locating brake disc.
4 Nm
Brake pads
Thickness: 12 mm not including backplate.
Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.
Checking thickness: Maintenance booklet
Maintenance
Booklet
Checking thickness of brake pads and condition of brake discs at front and rear
Always replace on both sides
Removing and installing
Chapter
Brake carrier with different guide pins and protective cap
Supplied as genuine part, assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins.
If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
Pad retainer
Always renew when changing pads.
Pad retainer
Always renew when changing pads.
Brake caliper
Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Repairing
Chapter
.
Adjust handbrake cable first after repairing or renewing.
Adjusting handbrake
Chapter
.
Hexagon bolt (self-locking)
Always renew after removing.
35 Nm
Handbrake cable
Both locking lugs must be engaged on brake caliper bracket.
Adjusting handbrake
Chapter
.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt
35 Nm