Rear wheel disc brake - repair — VW

VW
Polo
2003
Polo
2007
Polo
2012
Polo Sedan
2003
Polo Sedan
2007
Polo Sedan
2012
Running gear
Brake systems
Edition
04.2014
Rear wheel disc brake - repair
Special tools and workshop equipment required
"Torque wrench - 5 to 50Nm (enc. 1/2")"
VAG 1331
"Torque wrench - 40 to 200Nm (enc. 1/2")"
VAG 1332
Torque Wrench - 4 to 20Nm ( enc. 3/8")
VAG 1410
Brake pedal pressing device
VAG 1869/2
Note
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
.
WARNING
Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts subject to angular torque
1
Philips bolt
4 Nm
2
Brake disc
9-mm thickness
Wear limit 7 mm.
always replace from the same axle.
release the brake calipers to remove
Do not remove the brake discs from the wheel hub with with excessive force, use a rust remover if necessary, otherwise the discs may be damaged.
3
Cap
remove and install
Chassis, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Rear suspension
.
4
Self-locking grooved nut, 70 Nm + 30°
change
5
Wheel hub with wheel roller bearing and rotor
remove and install
Chassis, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
42
Rear suspension
.
6
Hexagonal head bolt
30 Nm 90°
change
7
Cover plate
8
Shaft end
9
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
10
Internal hex head bolt
8 Nm
11
Axle beam
12
Handbrake cable
Handbrake - adjust
Chapter
13
Internal hex head bolt
30 Nm 30°
change
14
Brake hose/brake tube
with hollow screw and sealing rings
15
Hexagonal head, self-locking screw
change
35 Nm
16
Brake caliper
repair
Chapter
remove and install
Chapter
17
Brake pads
11.5-mm thickness
Check the thickness:
always replace from the same axle.
remove and install
Chapter
18
Brake pad retaining spring
always replace after a pad is replaced
19
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