Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake pads or linings
Special tools and workshop equipment required |
Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051- |
Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564- |
Insert tool with ratchet -VAS 6784- |
Bit attachment (7 mm) -T10503- |
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
Piston resetting appliance -T10145- |
Note
The installation position of the brake caliper depends on
the rear axle. The removal and installation procedures change
only slightly, but additional tools are required. |
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Installation position of brake caliper, torsion beam axle: |
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Use a screwdriver -A- to lever
retaining spring -1- for brake pads
out of brake caliper -arrow- while
supporting retaining spring with the other hand. |
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Remove cover caps -arrows-. |
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Unscrew both guide pins from brake caliper using 7 mm bit
-T10503- and insert tool with ratchet -VAS 6784-. |
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Remove brake caliper -1- and
secure it with wire -A- so that
weight of brake caliper does not strain or damage brake hose. |
Note
It is essential that the pistons are reset using
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diagnostic tester. The thrust nut in the piston is
fitted on a floating bearing, so that the piston can only be
pressed but not pulled back. Only the spindle with the thrust
nut will be moved back. |
The piston must be reset beforehand with
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diagnostic tester. |
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Press piston back fully using piston resetting appliance
-T10145-. |
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Remove brake pads -2 and 3-. |
Do not blow out brake system with compressed air; the
resulting dust constitutes a health hazard! |
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Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for brake pads on brake
carrier and remove any corrosion. |
Note
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper
housing. |
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Insert inner brake pad -2- and
outer brake pad -3- into brake
carrier. |
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Insert cover caps -arrows-. |
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Assembly overview - rear brakes:
Note
Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to
draw off brake fluid from the b ...
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564-
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - dash panel insert
1 -
Electrical connector
For dash panel insert
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Dash panel insert -KX2-
With control unit in dash panel insert -J285-.
Dash panel insert must be renewed if warning lamp LED or
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Repairing trailing arm
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Tube for wheel bearing -3345-
Assembly tool -3346-
Thrust plate -VW 402-
Press tool -VW 412-
Thrust piece -T10496-
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Notes on treating corroded fold areas
Examples for corrosion in the fold area of bonnet, door or
rear lid
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Remove corrosion using
→ Chapter „Pneumatic brush grinder set -VAS 6446-“ or
→ Chapter „Brush grinder set -VAS 6776-“.
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