Assembly overview – rear brake, torsion beam rear axle — VW
Assembly overview – rear brake, torsion beam rear axle 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, torsion beam rear axle
Note
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).
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.
Bolt
8 Nm
Speed sensor
Assembly overview
Chapter
.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat with
high-temperature paste
G 052 112 A3
.
Bolt
Qty. 2
Renew after removing
90 Nm +90°
Brake line
Subframe
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Rear axle; Overview – rear axle
Handbrake cable
Assembly overview
Chapter
.
Adjusting
Chapter
.
Removing and installing
Chapter
Splash plate
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Stub axle
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
Bolt
Qty. 4
Renew after removing
30 Nm +90°
Wheel hub with wheel bearing
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Bolt
Renew after removing
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
Brake disc
253 mm in diameter
Brake disc thickness: 10 mm
Wear limit: 8 mm.
When worn, renew on both sides of axle.
Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing.
Allocation
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Bolt
8 Nm
Dust cap
Renew every time it is removed.
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings
Brake carrier
Assembly overview
Chapter
.
With guide pins and protective cap.
Brake pads
Brake pad thickness without support plate: 11 mm
Wear limit without support plate: 3 mm
Always replace on both sides
Removing and installing
Chapter
Brake caliper
Assembly overview
Chapter
.
Do not unscrew brake line when changing brake pads
Removing and installing
Chapter
Adjust handbrake after repairing or renewing
Adjusting handbrake
Chapter
.
Bolt
Qty. 2
Renew after removing
Self-locking
35 Nm
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