Front brake - Brake caliper 2FN - Assembly overview — VW
Front brake - Brake caliper 2FN - Assembly overview 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.
Front brake - Brake caliper 2FN - Assembly overview
After replacing the brake pads, repeatedly press the brake pedal with the vehicle stopped so that the brake pads are perfectly seated.
To draw the braking fluid from its reservoir, always use the
Brake filling and bleeding equipment
VAS 5234
or the
Accessory set for bleeder
V.A.G 1869/4
.
Before removing the brake caliper or pulling out a brake caliper hose, always install the
Brake pedal pressing device
VAG 1869/2
Tightening torques for the wheel screws
Chassis, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
44
Wheels, tires, vehicle dimensions
Star screw
4 Nm
Brake disc
internally ventilated brake disc: ∅ 334 mm
brake disc thickness: 32 mm
wear limit: 30 mm
always replace both discs from the same axle
right and left different, the arrow points to the movement direction
to remove: release the brake caliper and remove the star screw
Item
do not use excessive force to pull the brake discs from the wheel hub. If necessary, use rust remover, otherwise the discs may be damaged.
on brake discs with visual check system, refer to
Chapter
Brake pads
with wear indication
when the corresponding wear is reached (limit: approx. 4 mm) a control lamp is turned on in the instrument panel
14-mm thickness
check thickness
always replace both pads from the same axle
remove and install
Chapter
wear limit: 7 mm (including the rear plate)
Retaining spring
press under the brake support and install in the two holes of the brake caliper housing
If incorrectly installed, the external pad wear cannot be readjusted, as a means to increasing the pedal stroke.
Brake support
install in the wheel roller bearing housing
Brake caliper housing
do not loosen the brake hose to replace the brake pads
removal:
brake pads
Chapter
- remove
Install the
Brake pedal pressing device
VAG 1869/2
brake hose
Item
- release from the brake caliper
Installing:
brake pads
Chapter
- install.
brake hose
Item
- screw into the brake caliper
Remove the
Brake pedal pressing device
VAG 1869/2
.
bleed the brake system MK 60
Chapter
.
repair
Chapter
Support bushing
Guide pin
25 Nm
Cover cap
remove
upper cover cap with support for cables for brake pad wear indication
Support
Screw onto the brake caliper housing
Hexagonal head bolt
8 Nm
Brake hose/pipes
15 Nm
Screw onto the brake caliper housing
do not loosen the brake hose to replace the brake pads
Grooved screw
125 Nm
clean if it is reused
Wheel roller bearing housing
Internal hex head bolt
8 Nm
ABS speed sensor
before putting the sensor, clean the internal hole surface and coat with
Lubricating putty
G 000 650
around the sensor. Refer to the
Chemicals Manual
Cover plate
Hexagonal head bolt
10 Nm
Wheel hub with rotor
remove and install
Chassis, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
40
Front suspension
.
Connector
Support
Bolt
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