Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - FS III front brake
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly several
times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in
their normal operating position. |
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). |
Always renew on both sides of an axle. |
Unscrew brake caliper prior to removing. |
Never remove brake discs from wheel hub by force. If necessary use
penetrating fluid, because otherwise brake discs can be damaged. |
Thickness: 12 mm not including backplate. |
Wear limit: 2 mm not including backplate. |
Checking thickness
→ Booklet. |
Always renew on both sides of an axle. |
Removing and installing
→ Chapter |
Do not disconnect brake hose when changing pads. |
Removing and installing
→ Chapter |
8 - |
Brake hose with banjo union and banjo bolt |
9 - |
Wheel hub with wheel bearing |
Removing and installing
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.40 |
12 - |
Wheel bearing housing |
With integrated brake carrier. |
Lightly grease guide surfaces with lithium grease -G 052 150 A2-. |
Before inserting sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat with
high-temperature paste -G 052 112 A3-. |
14 - |
Hexagon socket head bolt |
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are
properly seated in th ...
Other materials:
Dimensions – lettering on rear lid, “R-Line”
Note
When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes
→ Anchor.
1 -
Lettering
Model designation
2 -
Height dimension
73 ± 1 mm, from upper edge of lettering to tail light.
...
Removing and installing boot
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Tool insert 24 mm -V.A.G 1332/11-
Locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack -VAS 6199-
...
Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible.
Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling
to one side may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged .
Reduce your speed immediately if you susp ...
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