Assembly overview - rear brake CII 41 — VW
Assembly overview - rear brake CII 41 on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Assembly overview - rear brake CII 41
Note
Every time after changing pads, firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary. This process ensures that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
Use the
brake filling and bleeding equipment
VAS 5234
or extraction unit
V.A.G 1869/4
to extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
Fit
brake pedal depressor
V.A.G 1869/2
before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose. After that, open brake system to release pressure.
Dual-combi bolt
Always renew after removing.
Specified torque: 90 Nm and turn 90° further
Hexagon socket head bolt
Threaded connection for speed sensor
Specified torque: 8 Nm
Rear left speed sensor
G46
for ABS
Before inserting sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat with high-temperature paste G 052 112 A3.
Axle assembly with stub axle
Various versions
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Repairing rear wheel suspension (front-wheel drive)
Splash plate
Various versions
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Repairing rear wheel suspension (front-wheel drive)
Bolt
Various versions
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Repairing rear wheel suspension (front-wheel drive)
Wheel bearing/wheel bearing unit
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Repairing rear wheel suspension (front-wheel drive)
Brake disc
Diameter: 260 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Wear limit: 10 mm.
When worn, renew on both sides of axle.
Remove brake caliper and brake carrier prior to removing.
Torx bolt
Threaded connection for brake disc
Specified torque: 9 Nm
Dust cap
Renew each time after removal
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Repairing rear suspension (front-wheel drive)
.
Bolt
Renew each time after removal
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Repairing rear suspension (front-wheel drive)
.
Brake pads
Thickness: 11 mm not including backplate.
Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate.
Check thickness
Maintenance
Booklet
39
.
Always renew on both sides of an axle.
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Brake carrier with different guide pins and protective caps
Supplied as a complete genuine part, pre-assembled with sufficient amount of grease on guide pins.
If protective covers or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit and use lubricant sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins
Installation instructions
Chapter
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
.
Brake line
Specified torque: 14 Nm
ABS speed sensor wire
Handbrake cable
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Adjusting handbrake
Chapter
.
Brake hose
Removing and installing
Chapter
.
Hexagon bolt
Self-locking
Always renew after removing.
Specified torque: 35 Nm
Brake hose retainer
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