Rear wheel disc brake - assembly overview — VW

VW
Golf
1999
Golf
2007
Running gear
Brake systems
Edition
08.2013
Rear wheel disc brake - assembly overview
WARNING
Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts subject to angular torque
After replacing the brake pads, repeatedly press the brake pedal with the vehicle stopped so that the brake pads are perfectly seated for operation.
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
Star screw
4 Nm
Brake disc
9-mm thickness
limit for wearing 7 mm
22-mm thickness
limit for wearing 20 mm
always replace both discs from the same axle
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.
correspondence
Electronic Parts Catalogue
on brake discs with visual check system, refer to
Chapter
Cap
remove and install
Chassis, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Rear suspension
.
Self-locking grooved nut
70 Nm 40°
change
Wheel hub with wheel roller bearing and rotor
replace after each removal
replace as a set only
remove and install
Chassis, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Rear suspension
.
Hexagonal head bolt
60 Nm
with dish spring
Cover plate
Shaft end
Handbrake cable
Handbrake - adjust
Chapter
Axle beam
ABS speed sensor
before installing the sensor, clean the internal hole surface and coat with
Lubricating putty
G 000 650
around the sensor. Refer to the
Chemicals Manual
Internal hex head bolt
8 Nm
Internal hex head bolt
80 Nm
Brake support with guide pins and protection cover
it is supplied as replacement part assembled and with the necessary amount of grease on the guide pins
in case of damages to the protection covers or to the guide pins, install the repair set; Use the grease package supplied to lubricate the guide pins
Brake hose/brake tube
with hollow screw and sealing rings
torque of the hollow screw in the brake caliper 38 Nm
do not loosen the brake hose to replace the brake pads
Hexagonal head, self-locking screw
35 Nm
change
Brake caliper
do not loosen the brake hose to replace the brake pads
removal:
brake pads - remove.
Chapter
Install the
Brake pedal pressing device
VAG 1869/2
brake hose.
Item
- release from the brake caliper
Installing:
brake pads - install.
Chapter
brake hose.
Item
screw onto the brake caliper
Remove the
Brake pedal pressing device
VAG 1869/2
.
bleed the brake system MK 20.
Chapter
bleed the brake system MK 60.
Chapter
.
repair.
Chapter
after the repair or replacement works, you must adjust the handbrake cable first.
adjust the handbrake.
Chapter
Brake pads
12-mm thickness
check the thickness:
always replace both pads from the same axle
remove and install.
Chapter
wear limit: 7.5 mm (including the rear plate)
Brake pad retaining spring
always replace after a pad is replaced