Service

Workshop Manual
Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Brake system
Edition 03.2019

Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
00 - Technical data
45 - Anti-lock brake system
46 - Brakes - mechanism
47 - Brakes - hydraulics

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

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Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Allocation of PR number (factory code) to brake components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Vehicle data sticker (example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Brakes, technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Visible features of ceramic brake discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Superficial cracks in cooling channel lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Cracks in area of bolted connection on ceramic brake discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Edge fractures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Chipping on ceramic brake discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 Cracks extending into cooling channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Wear assessment according to wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Wear assessment by weighing brake disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Wear assessment of ceramic brake disc with tester VAS 6813 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Brake test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

45 - Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

1 General notes for anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.1 Notes for repair work on the ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2 Connecting VAS 5051 B/VAS 5052 and selecting functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 ABS brake system components and fitting locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4 Exploded view - hydraulic unit, brake servo/brake master cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1 Removing and installing ABS control unit J104 and ABS hydraulic unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5 Removing and installing parts of ABS system on front and rear axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2 Removing and installing front wheel speed sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.3 Rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Removing and installing rear wheel speed sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6 Removing and installing parts of ESP system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.1 Removing and installing ESP sensor unit G419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.2 Removing and installing steering angle sender G85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

46 - Brakes - mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1 Servicing front brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.1 Servicing front brakes - 18” Brembo brake caliper (1LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.2 Removing and installing brake pads (1LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.3 Removing and installing brake caliper (1LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2 Front brakes - Brembo 18" Plus (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.1 Removing and installing brake pads - 18" Plus (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.2 Removing and installing front brake caliper - 18" Plus (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.3 Renewing front brake caliper - 18" Plus (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3 Ceramic front brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.1 Servicing ceramic front brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
3.2 Detaching and attaching front brake caliper - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.3 Renewing front brake caliper - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.4 Removing and installing front brake pads - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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3.5 Detaching and attaching front brake disc - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3.6 Renewing front brake disc - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4 Servicing rear brakes (1KF/2EA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.1 Brembo brake caliper (1KF/2EA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.2 Removing and installing rear brake disc (1KF/2EA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
4.3 Removing and installing rear brake pads (1KF/2EA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.4 Removing and installing rear brake caliper (1KF/2EA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5 Servicing rear brakes (1KD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.1 Removing and installing rear brake disc (1KD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
5.2 Removing and installing rear brake pads (1KD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5.3 Removing and installing rear brake caliper (1KD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5.4 Renewing rear brake caliper (1KD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6 Servicing ceramic rear brakes (2EF/1KK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.1 Detaching rear brake disc - ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.2 Renewing rear brake disc - ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.3 Removing and installing rear brake pads - ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.4 Removing and installing rear brake caliper - ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.5 Renewing rear brake caliper - ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7 Removing and installing brake shoes - all models and ceramic brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8 Adjusting parking brake (basic setting) - all models and ceramic brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
9 Checking free travel at parking brake pedal - all models and ceramic brakes . . . . . . . . . . 111
10 Bedding in brake shoes on brake dynamometer - all models and ceramic brakes . . . . . . 112
11 Bedding in brake shoes on closed road - all models and ceramic brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
12 Exploded view - foot-operated parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
12.1 Parking brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
12.2 Removing and installing parking brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
12.3 Removing and installing gas strut at parking brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
12.4 Transfer module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
13 Brake cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
13.1 Brake cable (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
13.2 Removing and installing brake cables (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
13.3 Unhooking brake cable from expander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
13.4 Removing and installing brake cable (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
14 Exploded view - brake pedal, left-hand drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
14.1 Removing and installing brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
14.2 Removing and installing brake light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
14.3 Removing and installing brake light switch (new generation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
14.4 Separating brake pedal from brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
14.5 Attaching brake pedal to brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
14.6 Removing and installing mounting for brake servo push rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

47 - Brakes - hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

1 Servicing brake calipers (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
1.1 Exploded view (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
1.2 Removing and installing brake caliper pistons (1LT/1LU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
2 Servicing front brake calipers (1LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
2.1 Exploded view (1LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
2.2 Removing and installing brake caliper pistons (1LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
3 Servicing front brake caliper - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
3.1 Removing and installing front brake caliper pistons - ceramic brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
4 Servicing rear brake calipers - all models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
4.1 Servicing brake calipers - all models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
4.2 Removing and installing rear brake caliper pistons - all models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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5 Pressurised leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

6 Bleeding brake system with brake filling and bleeding equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.1 Pre-bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.2 Bleeding hydraulic system without brake filling and bleeding equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.3 Changing brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
7 Exploded view - brake servo / brake master cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
7.1 Removing and installing brake master cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
7.2 Removing and installing brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
7.3 Removing and installing potentiometer for brake servo diaphragm travel G420 . . . . . . . . 151
8 Vacuum pumps for brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
8.1 Exploded view - vacuum pump, vehicles with diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
8.2 Exploded view - vacuum pump, vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
8.3 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with 4.2 ltr. diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
8.4 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
8.5 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with 12-cyl. TDI engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
8.6 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
9 Electric vacuum pump for brakes V192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
9.1 Exploded view - vacuum pump for brakes V192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
9.2 Removing and installing vacuum pump for brakes V192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
9.3 Removing and installing brake servo pressure sensor G294 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
9.4 Checking non-return valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
10 Repairing brake lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
10.1 Exploded view - flanging tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
10.2 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

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00 – Technical data
1 Allocation of PR number (factory
code) to brake components
(ARL006353; Edition 03.2019)
The vehicle is equipped with a diagonally split ABS brake system.
The servo-assistance is pneumatic, supplied by the vacuum
brake servo unit.
The type of brake system installed in the vehicle is indicated by
the corresponding PR number on the vehicle data sticker.

1.1 Vehicle data sticker (example)

In this example the vehicle has the following types of brake com‐
ponents.
♦ Arrow A - model
♦ Arrow B - front brakes -1LF
♦ Arrow C - rear brakes - 1KF
The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel well and
in the Service Schedule.
The following table explains the PR numbers. These are impor‐
tant for combining the brake caliper/brake disc/brake drum and
brake pads.
♦ For the correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
(ETKA)

1.2 Brakes, technical data

Note

♦ When performing repair work on brakes, hairline cracks are

often found on the friction surface of the brake discs. Hairline
cracks up to a length of 10 mm do not present a technical
problem and do not justify a renewal of brake discs.
♦ Brake discs with cracks going all the way across the friction
surface must be renewed.

Front brakes (Brembo, 18”)

Factory code (PR No.) 1LF
Brake caliper Brembo 18"
Pad thickness (not in‐ mm 11
cluding backplate)
Brake pad, wear limit mm 2
(not including back‐
plate)
Brake disc ∅ in 350 mm
mm
Brake disc, thickness mm 34
Brake disc, wear limit mm 32
Brake caliper, 6 piston ∅ in 2 sets: 30/34/38 mm
mm

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Note

♦ Maximum lateral run-out of steel brake disc: 0.06 mm

♦ Perform measurement with brake disc installed.
♦ Use dial gauge bracket VAS 6079/1 and dial gauge VAS 6079.
♦ Remove any dirt and rust from brake disc.
♦ Perform measurement 10 mm from outer edge of brake disc.

⇒ “1 Servicing front brakes”, page 40

Note

♦ When performing repair work on brakes, hairline cracks are

often found on the friction surface of the brake discs. Hairline
cracks up to a length of 10 mm do not present a technical
problem and do not justify a renewal of brake discs.
♦ Brake discs with cracks going all the way across the friction
surface must be renewed.

Front brakes (Brembo, 18" Plus)

Factory code (PR No.) 1LT
Brake caliper Brembo 18" Plus
Pad thickness (not in‐ mm 11
cluding backplate)
Brake pad, wear limit mm 2
(not including back‐
plate)
Brake disc ∅ in 368 mm
mm
Brake disc, thickness mm 36
Brake disc, wear limit mm 34
Brake caliper, 6 piston ∅ in 36 mm each
mm

Note

♦ Maximum lateral run-out of steel brake disc: 0.06 mm

♦ Perform measurement with brake disc installed.
♦ Use dial gauge bracket VAS 6079/1 and dial gauge VAS 6079.
♦ Remove any dirt and rust from brake disc.
♦ Perform measurement 10 mm from outer edge of brake disc.

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⇒ “2 Front brakes - Brembo 18" Plus (1LT/1LU)”, page 48

Note

♦ When performing repair work on brakes, hairline cracks are

often found on the friction surface of the brake discs. Hairline
cracks up to a length of 10 mm do not present a technical
problem and do not justify a renewal of brake discs.
♦ Brake discs with cracks going all the way across the friction
surface must be renewed.

Ceramic front brakes

Factory code (PR No.) 1LN/1LW
Brake caliper Alcon 8K (20")
Brake disc, ventilated ∅ 420
mm
Brake disc, thickness mm 40
Brake disc, wear limit The minimum thickness of the
brake disc is stamped onto the
brake disc hub as a wear limit
specification.
Brake caliper, 8 piston ∅ 8x ∅ 30.2
mm
Brake pad thickness mm 20
(including backplate)
Pad wear limit (includ‐ mm 10
ing backplate)
⇒ “3 Ceramic front brakes (1LW/1LN)”, page 58

Note

Hairline cracks on the friction surfaces of ceramic brakes can be

caused during manufacturing and therefore already appear to
varying degrees when the brakes are new. Hairline cracks on the
friction surfaces do not justify a renewal of the ceramic brake
discs.

Rear brakes (disc brakes, 17" and 18")

Factory code (PR No.) 1KF 2EA
Brake caliper Brembo (17") Brembo
(18")
Brake lining thickness mm 11 11
Brake pad, wear limit mm 2 2
(not including back‐
plate)
Brake disc ∅ in 330 358
mm
Brake disc, thickness mm 28 28
Brake disc, wear limit mm 26 26
Brake caliper, 4 piston ∅ 2 sets: 28/30 30 each
mm

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Note

♦ Maximum lateral run-out of steel brake disc: 0.06 mm

♦ Perform measurement with brake disc installed.
♦ Use dial gauge bracket VAS 6079/1 and dial gauge VAS 6079.
♦ Remove any dirt and rust from brake disc.
♦ Perform measurement 10 mm from outer edge of brake disc.

⇒ “4 Servicing rear brakes (1KF/2EA)”, page 74

Rear brakes (disc brakes, 18" Plus)
Factory code (PR No.) 1KD
Brake caliper Brembo (18")
Brake lining thickness mm 11
Brake pad, wear limit mm 2
(not including back‐
plate)
Brake disc ∅ in 358
mm
Brake disc, thickness mm 28
Brake disc, wear limit mm 26
Brake caliper, 4 piston ∅ in 30 each
mm

Note

♦ Maximum lateral run-out of steel brake disc: 0.06 mm

♦ Perform measurement with brake disc installed.
♦ Use dial gauge bracket VAS 6079/1 and dial gauge VAS 6079.
♦ Remove any dirt and rust from brake disc.
♦ Perform measurement 10 mm from outer edge of brake disc.

⇒ “5 Servicing rear brakes (1KD)”, page 82

Ceramic rear brakes
Brake caliper TRW C45 EPB (20”)
Factory code (PR No.) 1KK/2EF
Brake disc, ventilated ∅ 356
mm
Brake disc, thickness mm 28
Brake disc, wear limit The minimum thickness of the
brake disc is stamped onto the
brake disc hub as a wear limit
specification.
Brake caliper, 1 piston ∅ 45
mm
Brake pad thickness mm 16.9
(including backplate)
Pad wear limit (includ‐ mm 9
ing backplate)

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⇒ “6 Servicing ceramic rear brakes (2EF/1KK)”, page 91

Parking brake (drum brakes)
Brake drum ∅ in 210
mm
Brake drum, wear limit ∅ in 211
mm
Brake lining thickness mm 30
Brake lining, remain‐ mm 5.5
ing thickness
Hairline cracks on the friction surfaces of ceramic brakes can be
caused during manufacturing and therefore already appear to
varying degrees when the brakes are new. Hairline cracks on the
friction surfaces do not justify a renewal of the ceramic brake
discs.

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2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs

1 - Cooling channel lands

2 - Friction layer
3 - Carrier material

2.1 Visible features of ceramic brake discs

⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”,
page 10
Checking area of bolted connection on friction ring and brake disc
hub:

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

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Due to the production process there already are relaxation cracks

(varying degrees) on the friction surface of the brake disc when it
is new.

Note

Relaxation cracks on a ceramic brake disc do not constitute a

technical problem.

Even on new brake discs relaxation cracks may be clearly visible,

and their size can vary.

2.2 Superficial cracks in cooling channel

lands
Superficial cracks in the cooling channel lands -arrow- are caused
during manufacturing.

Note

Superficial cracks in the cooling channel lands do not constitute

a technical problem on the ceramic brake discs.

2.3 Cracks in area of bolted connection on

ceramic brake discs
Checking area of bolted connection on friction ring and brake disc
hub:

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

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Ceramic brake discs must be renewed if there are cracks in the

area of the bolted connection of the brake disc hub extending into
the friction surface of the brake disc -arrows-.
Ceramic brake discs must be renewed if there are radial cracks
in the area of the bolted connection on the brake disc hub.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

2.4 Edge fractures

Edge fractures -arrow- are caused by mechanical damage to the
edges.
Permissible:
♦ max. width/depth = 2mm
♦ max. length = 20mm
♦ max. 3 edge fractures per brake disc
If any of the criteria listed above are exceeded, the brake disc
must be renewed.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

2.5 Chipping on ceramic brake discs

Always renew ceramic brake discs if there is chipping (larger than
1cm² -arrow-) on the friction surface.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

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2.6 Cracks extending into cooling channels

Always renew ceramic brake discs if there is any cracking ex‐
tending from the friction surface of the brake disc to the cooling
channel or through the cooling channel.

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3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic

brake discs
⇒ “3.1 Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc”,
page 14
⇒ “3.3 Wear assessment according to wear indicators”,
page 15
When minimum weight is stamped on hub of brake disc:
⇒ “3.2 Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc”,
page 14
⇒ “3.3 Wear assessment according to wear indicators”,
page 15
⇒ “3.4 Wear assessment by weighing brake disc”, page 15
⇒ “3.5 Wear assessment of ceramic brake disc with tester VAS
6813 ”, page 16

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

Checking area of bolted connection on friction ring and brake disc

hub:
Designation of ceramic brake disc on brake disc hub

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1 - Direction of rotation
2 - Supplier
3 - Serial production number of
brake disc
4 - Audi part number

Note

The Audi part number of the brake

disc is an example and can vary de‐
pending on the vehicle type and
model

5 - Production date of ceramic

brake disc
6 - Permissible minimum thick‐
ness of brake disc

Note

The minimum permissible thickness

of the brake disc can vary depend‐
ing on the type of vehicle

7 - Weight of new ceramic

brake disc with brake disc hub

Note

The weight of the new brake disc

with disc brake hub can vary de‐
pending on the type of vehicle.

Checking area of bolted con‐

nection on friction ring and
brake disc hub:

WARNING
The brake disc rotor and
the brake disc hub are
bolted together and must
NOT be separated. DO
NOT slacken the bolted
connection on the brake
disc hub.

Note

Depending on the version, the min‐

imum permissible weight for a used
brake disc is stamped on the brake
disc hub. The disc must be renewed
when the weight of the disc is less
than or equal to the indicated mini‐
mum weight.

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Caution
If the minimum permissi‐
ble weight of the disc is
indicated on the hub of
the disc (“min. weight”),
the disc must be addi‐
tionally weighed to as‐
sess the amount of wear.

The brake disc must first be cleaned before assessing the degree
of wear as described below.

WARNING

DO NOT clean the brake disc with water or other fluids. Oth‐
erwise false results will be obtained.

Note

♦ The brake disc ventilation drillings must be completely free of

brake dust and dirt. Clear out carefully with a suitable tool if
necessary. Do not use force.
♦ Thoroughly blow out the brake discs with compressed air (in‐
cluding the area between the cooling channels and ventilation
drillings).

Caution

Always observe respiratory protection requirements when

cleaning brake discs or other parts of the brake system using
compressed air.

To assess the wear of the brake disc, proceed as follows:

♦ 1. Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc
♦ 2. Wear assessment according to wear indicators
1. Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc
⇒ page 14
Thickness of brake discs in permissible range → brake disc OK
Brake disc thickness in critical Value at or below limit
range min. Th + 0.2 mm
↓↓ ↓↓
Further wear assessment ac‐ Renew brake disc
cording to wear indicators
↓↓ ----------
2. Wear assessment according to wear indicators
⇒ page 15
None of the six wear indicators fully worn out → brake disc OK
---------- One of the six wear indicators
fully worn out
--------- ↓↓

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---------- Renew brake disc

Note

Depending on the version, the minimum permissible weight for a

used brake disc is stamped on the brake disc hub. The disc must
be renewed when the weight of the disc is less than or equal to
the indicated minimum weight.

Caution

If the minimum permissible weight of the disc is indicated on

the hub of the disc (“min. weight”), the disc must be additionally
weighed to assess the amount of wear. The disc must be re‐
newed when the weight of the disc is less than or equal to the
indicated minimum weight.

Brake disc with minimum weight stamped on hub:

To assess the wear of the brake disc, proceed as follows:
♦ 1. Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc
♦ 2. Wear assessment according to wear indicators
♦ 3. Wear assessment by weighing brake disc
1. Wear assessment by checking thickness of brake disc (if
minimum weight is stamped on hub) ⇒ page 14
Thickness of brake discs in permissible range → brake disc OK
Brake disc thickness in critical Value at or below limit
range min. Th + 0.05 mm
↓↓ ↓↓
Further wear assessment ac‐ Renew brake disc
cording to wear indicators
↓↓ ----------
2. Wear assessment according to wear indicators
⇒ page 15
None of the six wear indicators fully worn out → brake disc OK
---------- One of the six wear indicators
fully worn out
--------- ↓↓
---------- 3. Weighing brake disc
⇒ page 15
---------- Minimum weight not reached
---------- ↓↓
---------- Brake disc OK
---------- Minimum weight reached
---------- ↓↓
---------- Renew brake disc

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

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3.1 Wear assessment by checking thick‐

ness of brake disc
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Use a commercially available caliper gauge or micrometer
gauge.
Measurement of the brake disc thickness involves removing the
brake discs.
The minimum permissible thickness of the brake disc is engraved
as “min.th.” on the brake disc hub.
– The brake disc thickness should be measured at three points
on the periphery next to the individual wear indicators -x-.
If the values are at or below these limits, the brake discs must be
renewed. It is no longer permissible to use these brake discs.

Note

If the thickness x = “min. th.” + 0.2 mm, additionally check the wear
of the brake disc by inspecting the wear indicators ⇒ page 15 .

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

3.2 Wear assessment by checking thick‐

ness of brake disc
Brake disc with minimum weight stamped on hub:
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Use a commercially available caliper gauge or micrometer
gauge.
Measurement of the brake disc thickness involves removing the
brake discs.
The minimum permissible thickness of the brake disc is engraved
as “min.th.” on the brake disc hub.

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– The brake disc thickness should be measured at three points

on the periphery next to the individual wear indicators -x-.
If the values are at or below these limits, the brake discs must be
renewed. It is no longer permissible to use these brake discs.
Brake disc with minimum weight stamped on hub:

Note

If the thickness x = “min. th.” + 0.05 mm, additionally check the

wear of the brake disc by inspecting the wear indicators
⇒ page 15 .

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

3.3 Wear assessment according to wear in‐

dicators
Wear assessment on the basis of the wear indicators involves
removing the brake discs.
Three wear indicators are positioned at intervals of 120 degrees
on each of the two friction surfaces of the brake disc.
The wear indicators -arrow- appear in a different colour.
The wear of the indicators is visible as a dark, burnt out recess.
Do NOT continue using the brake disc if one of the six indicators
is completely burnt out.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

3.4 Wear assessment by weighing brake

disc
Brake disc with minimum weight stamped on hub:
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Commercially available scales with a tolerance of ± 1 g
Procedure
– Remove front brake disc for weighing.
– Remove rear brake disc for weighing.

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Note

Depending on the version, the minimum permissible weight for a

used brake disc is stamped on the brake disc hub. The disc must
be renewed when the weight of the disc is less than or equal to
the indicated minimum weight.

• The brake disc must be cleaned and dry before it is weighed.

Caution

DO NOT clean the brake disc with water or other fluids. Oth‐
erwise false results will be obtained.

Note

♦ The brake disc ventilation drillings must be completely free of

dirt. Clear out carefully with a suitable tool if necessary.
♦ Thoroughly blow out the brake discs with compressed air (in‐
cluding the area between the cooling channels and ventilation
drillings).

– Carefully place the clean brake disc on the scales.

The disc must be renewed when the weight of the disc is less than
or equal to the indicated minimum weight.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

3.5 Wear assessment of ceramic brake disc

with tester - VAS 6813-

Note

♦ The following applies for wear assessment with the tester -

VAS 6813- :
♦ This is a new method for measuring the wear limit of ceramic
brake discs.
♦ The wear indicators on the brake disc are no longer visible.
♦ The brake does not have to be weighed.

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You can identify the brake disc as follows:

♦ The wear indicators -arrow- on the friction surface of the brake

disc are no longer visible
♦ By looking at the laser-etched markings -A to D-

Note

♦ The degree of wear is determined by measuring the brake disc

thickness AND the wear value using the tester - VAS 6813- ;
both values must be measured three times each.
♦ The minimum permissible thickness of the brake disc is en‐
graved as “min.th.” on the brake disc hub.
♦ The wear value -C- of the brake disc for the tester - VAS 6813-
is engraved on the brake disc hub.
♦ Value -A- is a value from the production of the new brake disc.
♦ Values -A and C- may vary depending on the measuring point.
♦ Values -A and C- may vary depending on the brake disc.

Example of minimum brake disc thickness (min.th. -3-); the brake

disc thickness must not be less than this value.

Note

Value -3- may vary depending on the brake disc.

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3.5.1 Checking brake disc thickness

The markings for measuring the degree of wear are spaced at
intervals of 120°.
Measure the brake disc thickness at these three points.
Example shows third measuring point
The minimum permissible thickness of the brake disc is engraved
as “min.th.” on the brake disc hub.

– Measure the thickness -x- of the brake disc at the measuring

points all around the brake disc (three times).
If the thickness of the brake disc is below the “min.th.” value at
one of the measuring points, the brake disc must be renewed.

Example of minimum brake disc thickness (min.th. -3-); the brake

disc thickness must not be less than this value.

Note

Value -3- may vary depending on the brake disc.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

If the thickness of the brake disc is not below the minimum value,
proceed to
⇒ “3.5.3 Wear assessment with tester VAS 6813 ”, page 19 .

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3.5.2 Checking tester - VAS 6813-

Before taking measurements, the tester - VAS 6813- must be
checked using the measuring plate provided.
Measuring plate:
– Place tester in both openings -arrows- of measuring plate so
that laser beam points downwards towards marking with af‐
fixed reference value.
– Switch on tester.
The value now shown must correspond to the reference value
affixed to the measuring plate.

Note

♦ If the value shown differs from the reference value by more

than ± 2.0 units, the tester must be re-calibrated by the sup‐
plier.
♦ Please refer to the enclosed instructions for further informa‐
tion.

3.5.3 Wear assessment with tester - VAS

6813-

Note

♦ The degree of wear is determined by measuring the brake disc

thickness AND the wear value using the tester - VAS 6813- ;
both values must be measured three times each.
♦ The wear value -C- for the tester - VAS 6813- is engraved on
the brake disc hub.
♦ Values -A and C- may vary depending on the measuring point.
♦ Values -A and C- may vary depending on the brake disc.
♦ Value -A- is a value from the production of the new brake disc.

• Wheel has been removed.

• Brake disc thickness has been checked.
• Tester has been checked
⇒ “3.5.2 Checking tester VAS 6813 ”, page 19 .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Tester - VAS 6813-

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Tester - VAS 6813- :

♦ 1 ON/OFF switch
♦ 2 Button for taking measurement
♦ 3 Display for measurement
♦ 4 Laser beam for positioning
♦ 5 Interface

Note

Please refer to the enclosed instructions for further information

about the tester - VAS 6813- .

Measurement:
♦ The brake disc must be clean.
♦ The brake disc must be dry.

WARNING

Risk to health
♦ Always observe respiratory protection requirements when
cleaning ceramic brake discs using compressed air.
♦ DO NOT clean the brake disc with water or other fluids.

The markings for measuring the degree of wear are spaced at

intervals of 120°.
The measuring procedure described below must be performed at
all three measuring points to ensure that the degree of wear is
determined reliably.

-A-: new value, -C-: wear value, -B-: measuring point number,
-D-: marking for laser beam for measuring wear value.
The third measuring point -B- (of points 1 to 3) can be seen in the
example.

Note

♦ Values -A and C- vary depending on the measuring point.

♦ Values -A and C- vary depending on the brake disc.

– Place tester - VAS 6813- at outer edge of brake disc so that it

is flush.
– Switch on tester - VAS 6813- .

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– Move tester - VAS 6813- -1- along outer edge -2- until laser
beam points exactly towards marking -D- on brake disc.
– Measure wear at all three measuring points (1 to 3) on brake
disc.
– To do so, read off value displayed on tester - VAS 6813- .

The brake disc must be removed and checked further for wear if
the value is less than or equal to one of the three wear values
-C- .

Note

Wear value -C- varies depending on the measuring point.

– Remove brake disc.

Note

♦ To ensure that the following measurement is completely ac‐

curate, place the brake disc on a non-conductive surface (e.g.
wooden table).
♦ The surface must be clean and dry.
♦ The brake disc must be clean and dry.

– Place tester - VAS 6813- at outer edge of brake disc again so

that it is flush.
The measuring procedure must be performed at all three meas‐
uring points to ensure that the degree of wear is determined
reliably.

– Move tester - VAS 6813- -1- along outer edge -2- until laser
beam points exactly towards marking -D- on brake disc.
– Measure wear at all three measuring points (1 to 3) on brake
disc.
– To do so, read off value displayed on tester - VAS 6813- .
The brake disc must be renewed if the value is less than or equal
to one of the three wear values -C- .

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

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3.5.4 Notes on ceramic brake disc wear limit

Note

♦ The degree of wear is determined by measuring the brake disc

thickness AND the wear value using the tester - VAS 6813- ;
both values must be measured three times each.
♦ The brake disc hub is engraved with the minimum permissible
thickness of the brake disc (“min.th.”) and the wear value -C-
for the tester - VAS 6813- .
♦ The wear value -C- varies depending on the brake disc and
the measuring point.

Note

♦ If the thickness of the brake disc is below the “min.th.” value

at one of the measuring points, the brake disc must be re‐
newed.
♦ “Or”
♦ If the value is less than or equal to one of the three wear values
-C- when determining the degree of wear with the tester - VAS
6813- , the brake disc must be renewed.

Note

The wear value -C- varies depending on the brake disc.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

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4 Brake test

4.1 General notes

♦ The wheels are driven by the brake test rollers.
♦ For the test, ensure that the gear lever is in neutral (manual
gearbox), or the selector lever is at »N« (automatic gearbox).
♦ Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
brake test equipment when performing the test.

Note

Electronic brake control systems are inoperative when the ignition

is switched off.

4.2 Test
The brake test must be performed on a speed-controlled roller
brake tester.
Speed-controlled means: The speed of the test rollers is control‐
led so that there is no difference in wheel speeds during the brake
test.
This prevents brake forces being transferred to the drivetrain.
Test speed must not exceed 6 km/h. Otherwise the EDL control
can activate the brakes if the rollers start at different points in time.
All brake test equipment approved by Audi meets these require‐
ments.

WARNING

The Torsen differential can be damaged if test speed exceeds

6 km/h.

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45 – Anti-lock brake system

1 General notes for anti-lock brake sys‐
tem (ABS)

WARNING

The anti-lock brake system is basically maintenance-free.

Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be per‐
formed by qualified personnel.
Failure to observe the information described in this Workshop
Manual may result in damage to the system and could make
the vehicle unsafe.

This vehicle is equipped with the ABS Mark (MK) 25 version.

Vehicles equipped with the ABS Mark 25 do not have a mechan‐
ical brake pressure regulator. A specially matched software in the
control unit controls the rear axle brake pressure regulation.

1.1 Notes for repair work on the ABS

♦ Before carrying out repair work on the anti-lock brake system,
determine the cause of the fault using “Guided Fault Finding”.
♦ Disconnect the battery before working on the anti-lock brake
system.
♦ When working with brake fluid, observe the relevant safety
precautions and notes ⇒ page 141 .
♦ After any work which involves opening the brake system,
bleed the system with brake filling and bleeding equipment -
VAS 5234- ⇒ page 141 .
♦ During the final road test, ensure that at least one ABS-con‐
trolled braking operation takes place (pulsations must be felt
at the brake pedal).
♦ Absolute cleanliness is required when working on the anti-lock
brake system; avoid any products that contain mineral oil,
such as oil, grease, etc.
♦ Thoroughly clean all connections and the adjacent areas be‐
fore loosening, but do not use aggressive cleaning agents
such as brake cleaner, petrol, thinners or similar.
♦ After removal, place parts on a clean surface and cover them.
♦ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be
carried out immediately.
♦ Only use lint-free cloths.
♦ Only remove replacement parts from packaging immediately
prior to installation.
♦ Only use genuine spare parts from original packaging.
♦ When the system is open, do not work with compressed air
and do not move the vehicle.
♦ Ensure that no brake fluid enters electrical connectors.

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2 Connecting -VAS 5051 B/VAS 5052-

and selecting functions
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system

♦ Diagnosis cable - VAS 5051 B- or -VAS 5052- .

WARNING

♦ During a road test all test and measuring equipment must

always be secured on the rear seat.
♦ During the road test, the equipment may only be operated
by the passenger.

– Plug in connector of diagnosis cable - VAS 5051 B- or -

VAS 5052- to diagnostic connection -arrow-.
– Switch on tester.
The tester is ready for operation when the selector buttons for the
operating modes appear on the screen.
– Switch on ignition.
– Touch Guided Fault Finding on the monitor or
– Touch the Guided Functions button on the display screen.
– Select the following:
♦ Make
♦ Type
♦ Model year
♦ Version
♦ Engine code
– Confirm the entered information.
Wait until the tester has interrogated all the control units in the
vehicle.
– Press the Go to button and select the option “Function/com‐
ponent selection”.
– Select “Running gear” on the display.
– Select “Brake system” on the display.
– Select the function you require on the display.

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3 ABS brake system components and fitting locations

1 - ESP and TCS warning lamp

(for electronic stabilisation and
traction control) - K155-
❑ Location: in instrument
cluster
❑ Flashes when the vehi‐
cle is in motion and the
ESP control is in opera‐
tion
❑ Lights up when the igni‐
tion is switched on
(function check) and
goes out after the vehi‐
cle has been in motion
for a short time
❑ Lights up if there is a
malfunction in the ESP
❑ Lights up if there is a
malfunction in the ABS,
since the ESP works in
conjunction with the
ABS
❑ Lights up when the ESP
is switched off
❑ Lights up during auto‐
matic self-adaption of
the sensor systems and
goes out after the vehi‐
cle has been in motion
for a short time
♦ when the battery has been
disconnected and then re-
connected
♦ when the vehicle has been
jump-started
♦ when the battery charge
level is very low
❑ If the warning lamp lights up after the engine is started, the system may have been cut off automatically.
In this case, the ESP can be re-activated by switching the ignition off and back on again.
2 - ABS warning lamp - K47-
❑ Location: in instrument cluster
❑ Lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on and goes out after the automatic ABS self-
test has been completed, providing no faults have been detected
❑ The following conditions indicate a malfunction of the ABS:
♦ ABS warning lamp does not light up when ignition is switched on
♦ Warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.
♦ Warning lamp lights up while vehicle is in motion
❑ If a malfunction should occur, the vehicle can still be braked in the normal way without the ABS function
❑ The ESP warning lamp lights up in addition to the ABS warning lamp if there is a malfunction in the ABS

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WARNING
If the ABS warning lamp
and the brake system
warning lamp light up
there is a risk that the
rear wheels may lock up
earlier under braking.

3 - Brake system warning lamp - K118-

❑ Location: in instrument cluster
❑ Flashes if there is a malfunction in the brake system
❑ Flashes if there is a malfunction in the ABS
❑ Flashes if the brake fluid level is too low
4 - ABS hydraulic unit - N55- with ABS control unit - J104-
❑ With integrated brake pressure sender

Note

The brake pressure sender in con‐

trol unit J104 cannot be renewed
separately.
❑ There is no provision for separating the hydraulic unit -a- and the control unit -b-
❑ Location: in plenum chamber (right-side) below engine control unit
❑ Switch off ignition before detaching connector
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 31
5 - Vacuum pump for brakes - V192-
❑ The vacuum pump is not fitted in conjunction with all engine and gearbox versions
❑ Location: in engine compartment (front right)
❑ There is no provision for servicing the vacuum pump. The pump must be renewed if defective.
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 162

Note

Any faults occurring in the vacuum

pump are stored in the fault memory
of the engine control unit

6 - Brake servo pressure sensor - G294-

❑ The vacuum pump is not fitted in conjunction with all engine and gearbox versions
❑ Location: In vacuum hose to brake servo
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 163
7 - Brake servo
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 149
8 - Brake master cylinder
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 148
9 - Brake light switch - F- and brake pedal switch - F47-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 123
❑ Location: on brake pedal
10 - ESP sensor unit - G419-
❑ Combined lateral acceleration sender - G200- , yaw rate sender - G202- and longitudinal acceleration
sender - G251-
❑ Location: Under centre console

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❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 38

11 - Steering angle sender - G85-
❑ Location: On steering column between steering wheel and steering column switch
❑ Observe installation instructions ⇒ page 39
12 - TCS and ESP button - E256-
❑ Fitting location: in centre console
13 - Front right speed sensor - G45- / front left speed sensor - G47-
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 35
14 - Front wheel bearing and hub unit (left/right)
❑ The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel bearing
15 - Rear right speed sensor - G44- / rear left speed sensor - G46-
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 36
16 - Rear wheel bearing and hub unit (left/right)
❑ The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel bearing
17 - Diagnostic connection
❑ Fitting location: behind cover in driver's footwell
❑ ⇒ page 28
18 - Foot-operated parking brake
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 114

Diagnostic connection

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4 Exploded view - hydraulic unit, brake servo/brake master cylinder

1 - ABS control unit - J104-

❑ Location: in engine
compartment (right-
side) below engine con‐
trol unit

Caution
ABS control unit -J104-
and ABS hydraulic unit -
N55- must not be sepa‐
rated

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 31
2 - ABS hydraulic unit - N55-
❑ Location: in engine
compartment (right-
side) below engine con‐
trol unit

Caution
ABS control unit -J104-
and ABS hydraulic unit -
N55- must not be sepa‐
rated

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 31
3 - Brake line
❑ Brake master cylinder/
primary piston circuit to
hydraulic unit
❑ Marked on hydraulic
unit with -DK-
4 - Brake line
❑ Brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to hydraulic unit
❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -SK-
5 - Brake line
❑ To rear left caliper via intermediate piece
❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -HL-
6 - Brake line
❑ To front right brake caliper via intermediate piece
❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -VR-
7 - Brake line
❑ To front left brake caliper
❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -VL-
8 - Brake line
❑ To rear right caliper via intermediate piece
❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -HR-

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9 - Intermediate piece
10 - Bracket

Note

Bracket -10- and bolts -12- are not

fitted on all vehicles ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue (ETKA) .⇒

11 - Flange bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 5 Nm
12 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Note

Bracket -10- and bolts -12- are not

fitted on all vehicles ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue (ETKA) .⇒

13 - Buffer
14 - Gasket
❑ For brake servo
15 - Brake servo
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 149
❑ Fitting location: In engine compartment (left-side)
❑ Functional check:
– With the engine switched off, firmly depress the brake pedal several times (this reduces the vacuum
present in the servo unit).

– Then hold brake pedal in applied position employing moderate force and start engine. If the servo unit
is working properly, the pedal will give slightly under foot (servo assistance becomes activated).

16 - Potentiometer for brake servo diaphragm movement

Note

There is no provision for removal.

17 - Sealing plug
❑ Connection for vacuum hose
18 - Vacuum hose
❑ Insert into brake servo unit
19 - Seal
20 - Self-locking hexagon nut
❑ Tightening torque: 49 Nm
❑ Always renew if removed
21 - Bracket
22 - Brake master cylinder
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 148
❑ Cannot be repaired. Renew complete unit if defective
23 - Sealing plug
❑ Moisten with brake fluid and press into brake fluid reservoir

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24 - Brake fluid reservoir

25 - Filler cap
❑ With float warning indicator sender

Connecting brake lines from brake master cylinder to hydraulic

unit
A - Hydraulic unit to brake master cylinder (primary piston circuit)
- Marked on hydraulic unit with -DK-
B - Hydraulic unit to brake master cylinder (secondary piston cir‐
cuit)
- Marked on hydraulic unit with -SK-
1 - Hydraulic unit to front left brake caliper
- Marked on hydraulic unit with -VL-
2 - Hydraulic unit to front right brake caliper via intermediate piece
- Marked on hydraulic unit with -VR-
3 - Hydraulic unit to rear right brake caliper via intermediate piece
- Marked on hydraulic unit with -HR-
4 - Hydraulic unit to rear left brake caliper via intermediate piece
- Marked on hydraulic unit with -HL-

4.1 Removing and installing ABS control

unit J104 and ABS hydraulic unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

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♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-

Sealing plugs (repair kit) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)

No warranty can be assumed for hydraulic units without transport
protection.
1 - Transport protection for contact pins (foam)
2 - M10 sealing plugs
3 - M12 sealing plugs
Fitting location:
The control unit is bolted to the hydraulic unit and is located in the
plenum chamber (right-side).

Caution

ABS control unit -J104- and ABS hydraulic unit -N55- must not
be separated

WARNING

Do not bend the brake lines in the vicinity of the hydraulic unit.

The control unit -1- and hydraulic unit -2- form one component.
The hydraulic pump -3- must not be separated from the hydraulic
unit.

Note

It is not possible to separate the control unit -1- and the hydraulic
unit -2-.

Removing
– Disconnect battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Discon‐
necting and connecting battery .
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Body - front; Removing and installing
plenum chamber trim .
– Remove engine control unit.
– Remove intake duct ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Dismantling and assembling air conditioner unit .

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– Release control unit connector in direction of arrow -1- and

unplug connector (arrow -2-).
– Connect bleeder bottle hose to bleeder valve on front left brake
caliper and open bleeder valve.
– Set up brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Close front left bleeder valve.
– Place sufficient lint-free cloths under the control unit and hy‐
draulic unit.
Make sure that no brake fluid gets onto contacts.
– Open and detach brake line retainers (left and right) from hy‐
draulic unit.
– Mark brake lines and disconnect brake lines from hydraulic
unit.
– Seal brake lines and threaded holes using sealing plugs -
1H0 698 311 A- .

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– Pull hydraulic unit together with control unit upwards out of

dampers.
– Lift out hydraulic unit together with control unit.
– Detach hydraulic unit together with control unit from bracket.

Note

For details of bracket, bolts and allocation refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue (ETKA) .

Installing
– Secure bracket to hydraulic unit with control unit: 8 Nm.

Note

For details of bracket, bolts and allocation refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue (ETKA) .

Note

Do not remove sealing plugs from new hydraulic unit until corre‐
sponding brake line is ready to be fitted. Otherwise, it may not be
possible to fill and bleed the system properly.

– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

– Remove brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
When renewing control unit:
– Code ABS control unit - J104- ⇒ Coding control unit with
VAS 5051B or VAS 5052 via function "Guided Fault Finding" .
– Bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .
– The basic (default) settings must be performed in addition
when renewing ABS control unit and ABS hydraulic unit.
Tightening torques
Hexagon bolt for hydraulic unit to bracket 8 Nm
Brake lines to ABS unit:
M 10 x 1 thread 14 Nm
M 12 x 1 thread 14 Nm

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5 Removing and installing parts of ABS

system on front and rear axles

5.1 Front axle

1 - ABS speed sensor

❑ Before inserting sensor,
clean inner surface of fit‐
ting hole and coat with
polycarbamide grease -
G 052 142 A2- .
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 35
2 - Hexagon socket-head bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 8 Nm
3 - Wheel hub with wheel bear‐
ing
❑ The ABS sensor ring is
installed in the wheel
bearing
4 - Drive shaft

5.2 Removing and installing front wheel

speed sensor
Removing
– Raise vehicle.

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– Detach speed sensor wiring connector -1- from speed sensor.

– Remove bolt -2- from wheel bearing housing.
– Pull ABS speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
Installing
– Before inserting speed sensor, clean inner surface of hole and
coat speed sensor all round with polycarbamide grease - G
052 142 A2- .
– Insert speed sensor into hole in wheel bearing housing and
tighten bolt to 8 Nm.
– Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring.

5.3 Rear axle

1 - ABS speed sensor

❑ Before inserting sensor,
clean inner surface of fit‐
ting hole and coat with
polycarbamide grease -
G 052 142 A2- .
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 36
2 - Hexagon socket head bolt,
8 Nm
3 - Wheel bearing/hub unit
❑ The ABS sensor ring is
installed in the wheel
bearing
4 - Drive shaft

5.4 Removing and installing rear wheel

speed sensor
Removing
– Raise vehicle.

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– Detach speed sensor wiring connector -1- from speed sensor.

– Remove bolt -2- from wheel bearing housing.
– Pull ABS speed sensor out of wheel bearing housing.
Installing
– Before inserting speed sensor, clean inner surface of hole and
coat speed sensor all round with polycarbamide grease - G
052 142 A2- .
– Insert speed sensor into hole in wheel bearing housing and
tighten bolt to 8 Nm.
– Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring.

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6 Removing and installing parts of ESP

system

6.1 Removing and installing ESP sensor

unit - G419-
The lateral acceleration sensor - G200- , yaw rate sender - G202-
and longitudinal acceleration sender - G251- are installed in a
single housing under the centre console.
After renewing the ESP sensor unit - G419- the basic (default)
settings for lateral acceleration sender - G200- , yaw rate sender
- G202- and longitudinal acceleration sender - G251- must be
performed.

WARNING

Severe shocks or jolts can cause irreparable damage to the

lateral acceleration sender - G200- , yaw rate sender - G202-
and longitudinal acceleration sender - G251- .

Removing
– Remove centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and in‐
stalling centre console .
– Remove airbag control unit ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 69 ; Servicing airbag; Removing and installing airbag
control unit (J 234) .

WARNING

Observe safety precautions when handling airbags.

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– Unplug connector -1- from ESP sensor unit - G419- .

– Remove the two securing nuts -arrows-.
– Remove ESP sensor unit - G419- .
Installing

Note

DO NOT use the securing nuts to forcibly position the ESP sensor
unit.

– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

When installing ESP sensor unit ensure it is correctly seated in
its bracket and is free of stress.
– Tighten securing nuts to 8 Nm.
– Install airbag control unit ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 69 ; Servicing airbag; Removing and installing airbag
control unit (J 234) .

WARNING

Observe safety precautions when handling airbags.

– Install centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.

gr. 68 ; Interior equipment; Removing and installing centre
console .
– Perform basic (default) settings for lateral acceleration sender
- G200- , yaw rate sender - G202- and longitudinal accelera‐
tion sender - G251- .
Connect -VAS 5051B - or -VAS 5052- .
If renewing ESP sensor unit, select Guided Functions
⇒ page 25 .

6.2 Removing and installing steering angle

sender - G85-
The steering angle sender is located between the steering wheel
and steering column switch.
Removing
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Lights, bulbs, switches - exte‐
rior; Steering column switch .
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Finally, basic (default) settings for steering angle sender -
G85- must be performed.
Connect up -VAS 5051B - or -VAS 5052- and select function
⇒ page 25 .

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46 – Brakes - mechanism
1 Servicing front brakes
⇒ “1.1 Servicing front brakes - 18” Brembo brake caliper (1LF)”,
page 40

1.1 Servicing front brakes - 18” Brembo

brake caliper (1LF)

Note

♦ After renewing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several

times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to
extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
♦ Fit brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- before removing a
brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose (release pressure
in system).

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1 - Brake disc
❑ Disc thickness and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake discs must be in‐
stalled with correct di‐
rection of rotation
❑ Unbolt brake caliper pri‐
or to removing; do not
disconnect brake line
but remove bracket
⇒ Item 7 (page 41) .

WARNING
If one brake disc is dam‐
aged or worn, the other
discs must also be
checked for damage and
wear.

2 - Fitted bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 15
Nm
❑ Brake disc to wheel
bearing housing
3 - Brake caliper
❑ Do not disconnect brake
line when changing
brake discs
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 45
❑ Servicing ⇒ page 131

Note

Repairs to brake calipers are not

permitted (except for the servicing
procedure described in “Servicing
front brake caliper”).

4 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 270 Nm
❑ Always renew if removed
5 - Brake line
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ Screw into brake caliper housing
❑ Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake discs
6 - Spring clip
7 - Bracket
❑ Bolt to wheel bearing housing
8 - Hexagon socket-head bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 9 Nm
9 - Brake hose
❑ Ensure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.
10 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 30 Nm

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11 - Retaining pin
12 - Retaining spring
13 - Brake pads
❑ With wear indicator
❑ Warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster when wear limit is reached
❑ Checking thickness ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 17.1 ; Description of work; Front and rear brake pads:
Checking thickness
❑ Pad thickness and wear limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Always renew on both sides of axle
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 42
14 - Brake pad wear indicator wire
❑ On inner brake pad

Note

Tightening torque for bolts securing brake disc splash plate: 20

Nm

1.2 Removing and installing brake pads

(1LF)
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc
⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

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Removing

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

– Remove wheels.
– Unplug connector -1- for pad wear indicator.
– Pull off dust cap -2- and lift off electrical wire for pad wear in‐
dicator.

– Remove bolt.

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– Press retaining spring inwards -arrow- and at the same time

pull out retaining pin -1-.
– Pull electrical wire for pad wear indicator out of brake caliper
housing and out of retaining spring -1-.
– Remove retaining spring.
Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the
reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and
cause damage, particularly if reservoir has been topped up.
– Push brake pads off brake disc and remove pads from brake
caliper.
– If brake pads are to be renewed, carefully remove sensor and
electrical wire for pad wear indicator from brake pads and
check for damage.
Sensors and wires which are not damaged can be used again.
Installing
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc ⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .

Caution

Before pressing pistons back into cylinders with piston reset‐

ting appliance, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly
if reservoir has been topped up.

– Press pistons back.

– Carefully fit sensors on wire for pad wear indicator into new
brake pads.
– Insert brake pads into brake caliper.

– Fit retaining spring -1-.

– Insert electrical wire for pad wear indicator under tab on re‐
taining spring and into brake caliper housing -arrows-.

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– Press retaining spring inwards -arrow- and push retaining pin

-1- in onto limit stop.
Ensure that the flats on the retaining pin seat correctly in the brake
caliper housing (preventing the pin from turning).

– Tighten bolt.

– Reconnect connector -1- for pad wear indicator to connector

on bracket on wheel bearing housing.
– Secure electrical wire for pad wear indicator at bleeder valve
with dust cap -2-.
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal sev‐
eral times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

1.3 Removing and installing brake caliper

(1LF)
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-

Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve on brake cal‐
iper and open bleeder valve.
– Apply brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.
– Disconnect brake line from brake caliper.
– Detach bracket ⇒ Item 7 (page 41) from wheel bearing hous‐
ing.
– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 42 .
– Unbolt brake caliper from wheel bearing housing.
Installing
– Bolt brake caliper to wheel bearing housing.
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 42 .
– Reconnect brake line to brake caliper.

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– Bolt bracket ⇒ Item 7 (page 41) to wheel bearing housing.

– Remove brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Bleed brake system.
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ Depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle station‐

ary so that brake pads are properly seated in normal operating
position.
♦ Check brake fluid level.

Tightening torques:
Hexagon bolt on wheel bearing housing 270 Nm
♦ Use new bolts.

Brake line to brake caliper 14 Nm

Bolt for bracket to wheel bearing housing 9 Nm

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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2 Front brakes - Brembo 18" Plus (1LT/

1LU)

Note

♦ After renewing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several

times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to
extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
♦ Fit brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- before removing a
brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose (release pressure
in system).

1 - Hub carrier
2 - Splash plate for brake disc
3 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
4 - Brake disc
❑ Disc thickness and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Unbolt brake caliper pri‐
or to removing; do not
disconnect brake line
5 - Bolt for brake disc
❑ Tightening torque: 15
Nm
6 - Brake caliper
❑ Do not disconnect brake
line when changing
brake discs
❑ Remove to change
brake pads
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 53
❑ Removing and installing
brake pads
⇒ page 49
❑ Servicing ⇒ page 128

Note

Repairs to brake calipers are not

permitted (except for the servicing
procedure described in “Servicing
front brake caliper”).

7 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 270 Nm
❑ Slacken brake caliper at these bolts only

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8 - Cable for brake pad wear indicator

9 - Brake hose
❑ Ensure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.

⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing brake pads - 18" Plus (1LT/1LU)”,

page 49

2.1 Removing and installing brake pads -

18" Plus (1LT/1LU)
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc
⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Unplug connector for brake pad wear indicator.
– Unclip cable for brake pad wear indicator from spring in brake
caliper.
– Press brake hose out of bracket on hub carrier.
– Press brake pistons back slightly by applying pliers to brake
pads while still fitted.

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Note

Do not disconnect brake hose.

– Slacken bolts -arrows- securing brake caliper.

Caution

Never attempt to detach the brake caliper from the adapter

plate. The radially located multi-point bolts must not be unfas‐
tened.

– Pull brake caliper off brake disc.

– Tie brake caliper to body with suitable wire.

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– Pry brake pads out of brake caliper -arrows- using a screw‐

driver (take care not to damage dust caps).
– Take brake pads out of retaining springs.
– Clean brake caliper.
Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake
cleaner to clean the brake caliper housing.
Installing
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc ⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .

Caution

Before pressing pistons back into cylinders with piston reset‐

ting appliance, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly
if reservoir has been topped up.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking

through a hose.

– Press piston back. Use piston resetting appliance T10145.

– If fitted, pull protective foil off pad backplates.
– Fit two pad retaining springs in brake caliper and make sure
that they are correctly seated.

Note

The long section of the springs points to the centre of the brake
caliper.

– Fit retaining spring for cable of brake pad wear indicator in

centre of brake caliper.

Note

The retaining spring for the cable of the brake pad wear indicator
faces outwards.

Note

A total of three retaining springs are fitted in the brake caliper.

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– Fit brake pads in brake caliper and slide onto the four pad re‐
taining pins -arrows-.

WARNING

The brake pads must be correctly seated in the pad retaining

springs and retaining pins.

– Position brake pads on the four contact surfaces of the pad

retaining springs -arrows-.
– Carefully place brake caliper over brake disc.
– Clean ribs on bolts.
– Renew damaged bolts.

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– Tighten bolts -arrows- for brake caliper to 270 Nm.

– Press brake hose into bracket on hub carrier.
– Attach connector for brake pad wear indicator.
– Clip cable for brake pad wear indicator into place.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator in retaining spring in
brake caliper (front).
– If necessary, compress clip for cable at retaining spring.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal sev‐
eral times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

2.2 Removing and installing front brake cal‐

iper - 18" Plus (1LT/1LU)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

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Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Unplug connector for brake pad wear indicator.
– Unclip cable for brake pad wear indicator from spring in brake
caliper.
– Press brake hose out of bracket on hub carrier.
– Press brake pistons back slightly by applying pliers to brake
pads while still fitted.

Note

Do not disconnect brake hose.

– Slacken bolts -arrows- securing brake caliper.

Caution

Never attempt to detach the brake caliper from the adapter.

The radially located multi-point bolts must not be unfastened.

– Pull brake caliper off brake disc.

– Tie brake caliper to body with suitable wire.
Installing

WARNING

The brake pads must be correctly seated in the pad retaining

springs and retaining pins.

– Carefully place brake caliper over brake disc.

– Clean ribs on bolts.
– Renew damaged bolts.

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– Tighten bolts -arrows- for brake caliper to 270 Nm.

– Press brake hose into bracket on hub carrier.
– Attach connector for brake pad wear indicator.
– Clip cable for brake pad wear indicator into place.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator into spring in brake
caliper (front).
– If necessary, press spring to close clip for cable.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

After each brake caliper installation, firmly depress brake pedal

several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

2.3 Renewing front brake caliper - 18" Plus

(1LT/1LU)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

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♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-

Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve on brake cal‐
iper and open bleeder valve.
– Apply brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.
– Disconnect brake line from brake caliper.
– Remove brake pads.
– Remove brake caliper from vehicle.
Installing
– Install brake pads.
– Clean ribs on bolts.
– Renew damaged bolts.

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– Tighten bolts -arrows- for brake caliper to 270 Nm.

– Reconnect brake line to brake caliper.
– Press brake hose into bracket on hub carrier.
– Attach connector for brake pad wear indicator.
– Clip cable for brake pad wear indicator into place.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator into spring in brake
caliper (front).
– If necessary, press spring to close clip for cable.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

– Remove brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .

– Bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ Depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle station‐

ary so that brake pads are properly seated in normal operating
position.
♦ Check brake fluid level.

Tightening torques:
Hexagon bolt on wheel bearing housing 270 Nm
Brake line to brake caliper 14 Nm

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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3 Ceramic front brakes (1LW/1LN)

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

3.1 Servicing ceramic front brakes (1LW/

1LN)
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads.
♦ ⇒ “2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs”, page 6
♦ ⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”, page
10

Note

♦ Install all parts supplied in repair kit.

♦ After renewing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several
times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.
♦ To draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir use a bleeder
bottle which is used only for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poison‐
ous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking through a hose.

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1 - Brake caliper

WARNING
Do not carry out any re‐
pairs to the brake caliper.
Only the pistons and
seals may be removed.
You may slacken bolts
-2, 3 and 6- on brake cal‐
iper but do NOT slacken
any other bolts.

Note

Retainer on wheel bearing housing

must be removed before removing
brake caliper
❑ Detaching and attach‐
ing ⇒ page 61
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 63
❑ Servicing ⇒ page 134
2 - Bleeder screws
❑ 2x on each brake caliper

Note

Bleed at each bleeder screw.

3 - Bolts
❑ 270 Nm
❑ Always use new bolts
after dismantling
4 - Retainer
❑ Bolted onto wheel bearing housing
❑ 20 Nm

Note

On some models, a retainer for the

brake line is fitted on the brake cali‐
per

Note

Retainer on wheel bearing housing

must be removed before removing
brake caliper

5 - Brake line connection to brake caliper

❑ 19 Nm
6 - Bolts

Note

These bolts are not fitted on all mod‐

els

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❑ For bracket for brake line

❑ 10 Nm
7 - Brake disc
❑ Allocation and wear limit
❑ Wear characteristics ⇒ page 10
❑ Detaching and attaching ⇒ page 71
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 72
8 - Bolt
❑ 10 Nm
9 - Seal
10 - Seal
11 - Brake piston
12 - Pad wear indicator wire
❑ On left and right brake caliper
❑ On inner brake pad
13 - Brake pads
❑ With pad wear indicator wire on inner brake pad
❑ Ensure correct installation position
❑ Allocation and wear limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 66
14 - Securing clip

Note

Lock each retaining pin with a se‐

curing clip

15 - Pin for pad retaining spring

❑ Ensure correct installation position
❑ Press through as far as possible from inside to outside

Note

Lock each retaining pin with a se‐

curing clip

16 - Brake pad retaining pin

❑ Ensure correct installation position
❑ Press through as far as possible from inside to outside

Note

Lock each retaining pin with a se‐

curing clip

17 - Brake pad retaining spring

❑ Ensure correct installation position

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Note

Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct position. The
brake pad with wear indicator is located on the inside. The cham‐
fered side of the brake pad -arrow- faces downwards when in‐
stalled.

3.2 Detaching and attaching front brake cal‐

iper - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN)

Note

Retainer on wheel bearing housing must be removed before re‐

moving brake caliper

Always use new bolts ⇒ ETKA .

Detaching
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ Ratchet - V.A.G. 1332/1-
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-
– Raise vehicle.
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins (from vehicle tool kit)
into the wheel bolt holes when removing and fitting a wheel.
Insert the long assembly pin into the top hole.

Note

Press brake pads back using piston resetting appliance -

T10145- . To do so, position the tool at the backing plates of the
installed brake pads and press the brake pads back carefully.

– Remove retainer for brake line at wheel bearing housing

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– Remove bolts -3-.

Caution

Carefully detach brake caliper. Do not twist brake line when

detaching brake caliper.

– Carefully detach brake caliper with brake pads and pivot to

one side.

Note

Brake caliper must not be dismantled. Do not loosen any bolts on

the brake caliper.

Do not leave brake caliper and brake carrier hanging from brake
hose but secure them to bodywork using a suitable cable tie or
wire. Take care that brake hose is not damaged by weight of brake
components.

WARNING

Do not apply brake when brake caliper is removed.

Installing
Use new bolts ⇒ ETKA .

Caution

Carefully install brake caliper. Do not twist brake line when in‐
stalling brake caliper.

– Carefully press brake caliper (with brake pads fitted) over

brake disc.

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Use new bolts -3- ⇒ ETKA .

– Secure brake caliper with new bolts -3-.
– Secure retainer for brake line on wheel bearing housing.

Note

After installing brake caliper, firmly depress brake pedal several

times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Rep. gr. 44
– Lower vehicle.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

3.3 Renewing front brake caliper - ceramic

brakes (1LW/1LN)

WARNING

Do not carry out any repairs to the brake caliper. Only the pis‐
tons and seals may be removed. You may slacken bolts
-2, 3 and 6- on brake caliper but do NOT slacken any other
bolts.

Note

Unbolt retainer -4- for brake line at brake caliper (on some models
only).

Note

Always use brake calipers from the same manufacturer with the
same quality for the two wheels on the same axle.

Note

♦ Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be rein‐

stalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven
braking.
♦ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several
times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.

Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

♦ Ratchet - V.A.G. 1332/1-
♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-
– Insert brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- between brake
pedal and driver's seat (depress brake pedal at least 60 mm).
This closes the valves in the brake master cylinder and stops
the brake fluid reservoir from running empty.
– Raise vehicle.
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins (from vehicle tool kit)
into the wheel bolt holes when removing and fitting a wheel.
Insert the long assembly pin into the top hole.

– Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder screw of front brake

caliper.
– Open bleeder screw on front brake caliper to release pressure
from brake system.
– Close bleeder screw.

Note

Do not remove brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- .

– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 66 .

Note

♦ Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be rein‐

stalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven
braking.
♦ The brake disc is secured with a bolt.

– Turn pad wear indicator wire in retainer.

– Disconnect pad wear indicator wire.
– Unclip pad wear indicator wire and detach from retainer.
– Disconnect brake line from brake caliper.

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– Unbolt retainer -4- for brake line at brake caliper (on some
models only).

Note

Retainer for brake line at brake caliper is not fitted on all models.

– Remove bolts -3-.

– Remove brake caliper from vehicle.
Installing
– Install brake caliper.

– Secure brake caliper with new bolts -3-.

Use new bolts -3- ⇒ ETKA .
– Secure retainer -4- for brake line at brake caliper (on some
models only).

Note

Retainer for brake line at brake caliper is not fitted on all models.

– Connect brake line to brake caliper and tighten connection.

– Install brake pads ⇒ page 66 .

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Note

Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct position. The
brake pad with wear indicator is located on the inside. The cham‐
fered side of the brake pad -arrow- faces downwards when in‐
stalled.

– Clip connector for pad wear indicator wire into retainer.

– Push pad wear indicator wire through retainer and connect
cable.
Ensure that connector for brake pad wear indicator is installed
correctly.
– Bleed brake system.

Note

Each brake caliper has two bleeder screws. Bleed at each bleeder
screw.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Rep. gr. 44
– Lower vehicle.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

3.4 Removing and installing front brake

pads - ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN)
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads.
♦ ⇒ “2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs”, page 6
♦ ⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”, page
10

Note

Brake caliper must not be dismantled. Do not loosen any bolts on

the brake caliper.

Note

Always use brake pads from the same manufacturer with the
same quality for the two wheels on the same axle.

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Removing
Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct position. The
brake pad with wear indicator is located on the inside. The cham‐
fered side of the brake pad -arrow- faces downwards when in‐
stalled.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Note

♦ Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be rein‐

stalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven
braking.
♦ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several
times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.

– Raise vehicle.
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins (from vehicle tool kit)
into the wheel bolt holes when removing and fitting a wheel.
Insert the long assembly pin into the top hole.

Do not remove the brake caliper to remove the brake pads.

– Turn pad wear indicator wire in retainer.
– Disconnect pad wear indicator wire.
– Unclip pad wear indicator wire and detach from retainer.

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– Pull securing clips -3- out of pin for pad retaining spring -2- and
pad retaining pin -4-.
– Press pin for pad retaining spring -2- through brake caliper
from outside to inside.

Note

Make sure that paint on brake caliper is not scratched or dam‐

aged.

– Pull pad retaining pin -4- out of brake caliper from outside to
inside.

WARNING

Pad retaining spring is under tension; hold your hand over the
spring to avoid risk of injury.

– Remove pad retaining spring -5-.

– Press back brake pistons with brake pads installed using pis‐
ton resetting appliance - T10145- .
To do so, position tool -T10145- at backing plates of installed
brake pads and carefully press brake pads back into brake cali‐
per.

Note

Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the
reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and
cause damage, particularly if the reservoir has been topped up.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking

through a hose.

WARNING

Do not apply brake when brake pads are removed.

– Clean brake caliper.

Use only methylated spirits to clean the brake caliper housing.
Installing
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads.
♦ ⇒ “2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs”, page 6
♦ ⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”, page
10

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Note

Before inserting new brake pads, press pistons back into cylinder
with piston resetting appliance - T10145- . Before pressing the
piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder
bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particu‐
larly if the reservoir has been topped up.

To do so, position tool -T10145- at backing plates of old brake

pads (installed) and carefully press brake pads back into brake
caliper.
– If fitted, pull protective foil off pad backplates.
– Insert brake pads into brake caliper.

Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct position. The
brake pad with wear indicator is located on the inside. The cham‐
fered side of the brake pad -arrow- faces downwards when in‐
stalled.

Note

♦ The pad with the wear indicator wire is located on the inside.
♦ Chamfered side faces downwards.

– Insert pad retaining spring -5- into brake caliper and hold in
position.
Ensure correct installation position
– Slide pad retaining pin -4- through brake caliper and brake
pads from inside to outside as far as stop. If necessary, use
punch to press pin as far as stop.

Note

Make sure that paint on brake caliper is not scratched or dam‐

aged.

Note

The hole for the securing clip is located on the inside of the brake
caliper.

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– Slide pin -2- for pad retaining spring through brake caliper from
inside to outside as far as stop. If necessary, use punch to
press pin as far as stop.

Note

Make sure that paint on brake caliper is not scratched or dam‐

aged.

Note

The hole for the securing clip is located on the inside of the brake
caliper.

Note

The pad retaining spring must be under tension. The pad retaining
spring -5- must be seated underneath the pad retaining pin -4-
and above the pin for the pad retaining spring -2-.

– Lock each retaining pin with a clip -3-.

– Clip connector for pad wear indicator wire into retainer.
– Push pad wear indicator wire through retainer and connect
cable.
Ensure that connector for brake pad wear indicator is installed
correctly.
– Fit wheels ⇒ ELSA / Wheel/Tyre Guide ⇒ Rep. gr. 44 .
– Lower vehicle.

Note

After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several

times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly seated
in their normal operating position.

– Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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3.5 Detaching and attaching front brake disc

- ceramic brakes (1LW/1LN)

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

– Raise vehicle.
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins (from vehicle tool kit)
into the wheel bolt holes when removing and fitting a wheel.
Insert the long assembly pin into the top hole.

– Detach brake caliper ⇒ page 61 .

Do not leave brake caliper and brake carrier hanging from brake
hose but secure them to bodywork using a suitable cable tie or
wire. Take care that brake hose is not damaged by weight of brake
components.
– Remove locating bolt -8- from brake disc, holding brake disc
in position.
– Take brake disc off wheel hub.

Note

Take care to keep the brake disc straight when taking it off the
wheel hub.

Installing
– Clean contact surfaces of wheel hub and brake disc and re‐
move corrosion.
– Fit brake disc onto wheel hub.

Note

Take care to keep the brake disc straight when fitting it onto the
wheel hub.

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– Screw in locating bolt -8- and tighten.

– Attach brake caliper ⇒ page 61 .
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Rep. gr. 44

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

3.6 Renewing front brake disc - ceramic

brakes (1LW/1LN)

WARNING

The brake disc rotor and the brake disc hub are bolted together
and must NOT be separated. DO NOT slacken the bolted con‐
nection on the brake disc hub.

WARNING

If one brake disc is damaged or worn, the other discs must also
be checked for damage and wear.

Removing
– Raise vehicle.
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins (from vehicle tool kit)
into the wheel bolt holes when removing and fitting a wheel.
Insert the long assembly pin into the top hole.

– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 66 .

– Detach brake caliper ⇒ page 61 .

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Do not leave brake caliper hanging from brake hose but secure it
to bodywork using a suitable cable tie or wire. Take care that
brake hose is not damaged by weight of brake components.
– Remove locating bolt -8- from brake disc, holding brake disc
in position.
– Take brake disc off wheel hub.

Note

Take care to keep the brake disc straight when taking it off the
wheel hub.

Installing
– Clean contact surfaces of wheel hub and remove corrosion.
– Fit brake disc onto wheel hub.

Note

Take care to keep the brake disc straight when fitting it onto the
wheel hub.

– Screw in locating bolt -8- and tighten.

– Attach brake caliper ⇒ page 61 .
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 66 .

Note

Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct position. The
brake pad with wear indicator is located on the inside. The cham‐
fered side of the brake pad -arrow- faces downwards when in‐
stalled.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Rep. gr. 44

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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⇒ “4.1 Brembo brake caliper (1KF/2EA)”, page 74

4.1 Brembo brake caliper (1KF/2EA)

Note

♦ After renewing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several

times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to
extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
♦ Fit brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- before removing a
brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose (release pressure
in system).

1 - Brake disc/drum
❑ Disc thickness and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake drum: ∅ and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake disc/drum: direc‐
tion of rotation is not im‐
portant
❑ Detach brake caliper
prior to removing
2 - Fitted bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 14
Nm
❑ Brake disc to wheel
bearing housing
3 - Screw plug
❑ Tightening torque: 14
Nm
❑ For parking brake ad‐
justment nut
4 - Brake caliper
❑ Do not disconnect brake
line when changing
brake discs
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 79
❑ Servicing ⇒ page 137

Note

Repairs to brake calipers are not

permitted (except for the servicing
procedure described in “Servicing
rear brake caliper”).

5 - Multi-point socket head bolt

❑ Tightening torque: 180 Nm
❑ Always renew if removed

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6 - Torx bolt
7 - Guard plate
8 - Brake pads
❑ With wear indicator
❑ Warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster when wear limit is reached
❑ Checking thickness: ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 17.1 ; Description of work; Front and rear brake pads:
Checking thickness
❑ Pad thickness and wear limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Always renew on both sides of axle
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 77
9 - Brake pad wear indicator wire
10 - Cotter pin
11 - Pad retaining pin
12 - Retaining spring
13 - Bracket
❑ Bolt to brake caliper housing
14 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 8 Nm
15 - Spring clip
16 - Brake line
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ Screw into brake caliper housing
❑ Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake discs
17 - Brake hose
❑ Do not disconnect brake hose when renewing brake disc
❑ Ensure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.
18 - Pin
19 - Compression spring
20 - Extension spring (right-side)

Note

Use a commercially available brake

spring tool, e.g. HAZET - number
797 to disengage and engage the
extension spring.
❑ Fitting location: on adjustment nut
❑ Note distinguishing features compared with extension spring (left-side) ⇒ Item 21 (page 75) :
♦ larger number of spring coils
♦ can be bent easily by hand
21 - Extension spring (left-side)

Note

Use a commercially available brake

spring tool, e.g. HAZET - number
797 to disengage and engage the
extension spring.
❑ Fitting location: on expander

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❑ Note distinguishing features compared with extension spring (right-side) ⇒ Item 20 (page 75) :
♦ smaller number of spring coils
♦ cannot be bent easily by hand
22 - Expander
23 - Adjustment nut
❑ Adjust parking brake ⇒ page 110 .
24 - Brake shoes
❑ Without wear indicator
❑ Minimum lining thickness: 1 mm
❑ Removing and installing - all models and ceramic brakes ⇒ page 106
25 - Splash plate for brake disc
❑ Tightening torque: 20 Nm
26 - Brake cable (rear)

4.2 Removing and installing rear brake disc

(1KF/2EA)
Removing
– Detach brake caliper ⇒ page 79 .
– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.
Resetting parking brake

– Turn adjustment nut -A- against resistance of extension spring

-B-.
– Remove combined brake disc/brake drum.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Adjust parking brake ⇒ page 110 .

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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4.3 Removing and installing rear brake pads

(1KF/2EA)
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc
⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Removing

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

– Remove wheels.
– Unplug connector -1- for pad wear indicator.

– Pull cotter pin -arrow- out of pad retaining pin.

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– Press retaining spring inwards -arrow- and at the same time

pull out pad retaining pin -1-.
– Pull electrical wire for pad wear indicator out of brake caliper
housing and out of retaining spring.
– Remove retaining spring.
– Push brake pads off brake disc and remove pads from brake
caliper.
– If brake pads are to be renewed, carefully remove sensor and
electrical wire for pad wear indicator from brake pads and
check for damage.
Sensors and wires which are not damaged can be used again.
Installing
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc ⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .

Note

Before inserting new brake pads, press pistons back into cylin‐
ders with resetting appliance.

Caution

Before pressing pistons back into cylinders with piston reset‐

ting appliance, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly
if reservoir has been topped up.

– Press pistons back.

– Carefully fit sensors on wire for pad wear indicator into new
brake pads.
– Insert brake pads into brake caliper housing.

– Fit retaining spring -1-.

– Insert electrical wire for pad wear indicator under tab on re‐
taining spring and into brake caliper housing -arrows-.

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– Press retaining spring inwards -arrow- and push in brake pad

retaining pin -1- onto limit stop.

– Secure pad retaining pin with cotter pin -arrow-.

– Reconnect connectors -1- for pad wear indicator and secure

in retainer on brake caliper housing.
– Install wheels ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ;
Tightening torques for wheel bolts .

Note

♦ After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal sev‐
eral times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

4.4 Removing and installing rear brake cal‐

iper (1KF/2EA)
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

♦ Bit (16 mm) - T10198-

♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-

Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve on brake cal‐
iper and open bleeder valve.
– Apply brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.
– Disconnect brake line from brake caliper.
– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 77 .
– Pull speed sensor wire out of retainer on brake caliper.
– Unbolt brake caliper from wheel bearing housing.
Installing

Note

Renew bolts

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– Bolt brake caliper to wheel bearing housing (180 Nm).

– Install brake pads ⇒ page 77 .
– Reconnect brake line to brake caliper.
– Press speed sensor wire into retainer on brake caliper.
– Remove brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ Depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle station‐

ary so that brake pads are properly seated in normal operating
position.
♦ Check brake fluid level.

Tightening torques:
Multi-point socket head bolt on wheel bearing hous‐ 180 Nm
ing
Brake line to brake caliper 14 Nm

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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5 Servicing rear brakes (1KD)

After renewing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several
times with vehicle stationary so that the pads are properly seated
in their normal operating position.
Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- to ex‐
tract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
Fit brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- before removing a brake
caliper or disconnecting a brake hose (release pressure in sys‐
tem).

1 - Hub carrier
2 - Splash plate for brake disc
3 - Bolt
❑ For splash plate
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
4 - Brake shoes
❑ Without wear indicator
❑ Minimum lining thick‐
ness: 1 mm
❑ Removing and installing
- all models and ceramic
brakes ⇒ page 106
5 - Compression spring
6 - Pin
7 - Bolt
❑ For splash plate
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
8 - Brake disc/drum
❑ Disc thickness and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake drum: ∅ and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake disc/drum: direc‐
tion of rotation is not im‐
portant
❑ Detach brake caliper
prior to removing
9 - Fitted bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 14
Nm
❑ Brake disc to wheel bearing housing
10 - Screw plug
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ For parking brake adjustment nut
11 - Brake caliper
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 86
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 88
❑ Servicing ⇒ page 137

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Note

Repairs to brake calipers are not

permitted (except for the servicing
procedure described in “Servicing
rear brake caliper”).

12 - Cable for brake pad wear indicator

13 - Brake hose
❑ Do not disconnect brake hose when renewing brake disc
❑ Ensure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.
14 - Brake line
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ Screw into brake caliper housing
❑ Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake discs
15 - Brake pads
❑ With wear indicator
❑ Warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster when wear limit is reached
❑ Checking thickness: ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 17.1 ; Description of work; Front and rear brake pads:
Checking thickness
❑ Pad thickness and wear limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Always renew on both sides of axle
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 84
16 - Bolt
❑ Brake caliper to hub carrier
❑ Always renew bolts if removed
❑ 180 Nm
17 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
18 - Bracket
❑ For cable of brake pad wear indicator

5.1 Removing and installing rear brake disc

(1KD)
Removing
– Detach brake caliper ⇒ page 86 .
– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.
Resetting parking brake

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– Turn adjustment nut -A- against resistance of extension spring

-B-.
– Remove combined brake disc/brake drum.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Adjust parking brake ⇒ page 110 .

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

5.2 Removing and installing rear brake pads

(1KD)
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc
⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Removing
– Remove wheels.

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– Unplug connector -1- for pad wear indicator.

– Unclip cable for brake pad wear indicator from spring in brake
caliper.
– Press brake hose out of bracket on hub carrier.
– Press brake pistons back slightly by applying pliers to brake
pads while still fitted.

Note

Do not disconnect brake hose when detaching brake caliper.

– Slacken bolts securing brake caliper to hub carrier

⇒ Item 16 (page 83) .
– Pull brake caliper off brake disc.
– Tie brake caliper to body with suitable wire.

– Pry brake pads out of brake caliper -arrows- using a screw‐

driver (take care not to damage dust caps).
– Take brake pads out of retaining springs.
Installing
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc thick‐
ness. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc ⇒ “1.2 Brakes, technical data”, page 1 .
– Clean brake caliper.
Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake
cleaner to clean the brake caliper housing.

Caution

Before pressing pistons back into cylinders with piston reset‐

ting appliance, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly
if reservoir has been topped up.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking

through a hose.

– Press piston back. Use piston resetting appliance T10145.

– If fitted, pull protective foil off pad backplates.
– Fit pad retaining spring in brake caliper and make sure it is
correctly seated.
– Fit retaining spring for cable of brake pad wear indicator in
centre of brake caliper.

Note

Clip for cable of brake pad wear indicator faces outwards.

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– Fit brake pads in brake caliper and slide onto the pad retaining
pins -arrows-.

WARNING

The brake pads must be correctly seated in the pad retaining

springs and retaining pins.

– Position brake pads on the contact surfaces of the pad retain‐

ing springs.
– Carefully place brake caliper over brake disc.
– Clean ribs on bolts.
– Renew damaged bolts.
– Secure brake caliper to hub carrier (tighten bolts to 180 Nm).
– Press brake hose into bracket on hub carrier.

– Attach connector for brake pad wear indicator -1-.

– Clip connector for brake pad wear indicator into place.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator into spring in brake
caliper.
– If necessary, press spring to close clip for cable.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal sev‐
eral times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

5.3 Removing and installing rear brake cal‐

iper (1KD)
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Unplug connector for brake pad wear indicator.
– Unclip cable for brake pad wear indicator from spring in brake
caliper.
– Press brake hose out of bracket on hub carrier.
– Press brake pistons back slightly by applying pliers to brake
pads while still fitted.

Note

Do not disconnect brake hose when detaching brake caliper.

– Slacken bolts securing brake caliper to hub carrier.

– Tie brake caliper to body with suitable wire.
Installing

Note

Renew bolts

WARNING

The brake pads must be correctly seated in the pad retaining

springs and retaining pins.

– Carefully place brake caliper over brake disc.

– Secure brake caliper to hub carrier (tighten bolts to 180 Nm).
– Press brake hose into bracket on hub carrier.

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– Attach connector for brake pad wear indicator -1-.

– Clip connector for brake pad wear indicator into place.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator into spring in brake
caliper.
– If necessary, press spring to close clip for cable.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

After each brake caliper installation, firmly depress brake pedal

several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

5.4 Renewing rear brake caliper (1KD)

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-

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Removing
– Remove wheels.
– Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve on brake cal‐
iper and open bleeder valve.
– Apply brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.
– Disconnect brake line from brake caliper.
– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 84 .
– Remove brake caliper from vehicle.
Installing
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 84 .
– Clean ribs on bolts.
– Renew damaged bolts.
– Tighten bolts for brake caliper to 180 Nm.
– Reconnect brake line to brake caliper.
– Press brake hose into bracket on hub carrier.

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– Attach connector for brake pad wear indicator -1-.

– Clip connector for brake pad wear indicator into place.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator into spring in brake
caliper.
– If necessary, press spring to close clip for cable.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

– Remove brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .

– Bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ Depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle station‐

ary so that brake pads are properly seated in normal operating
position.
♦ Check brake fluid level.

Tightening torques:
Hexagon bolt on wheel bearing housing 180 Nm
Brake line to brake caliper 14 Nm

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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6 Servicing ceramic rear brakes (2EF/

1KK)
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads. This does not apply to the
brake shoes for the parking brake.
♦ ⇒ “2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs”, page 6
♦ ⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”, page
10

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

1 - Hub carrier
2 - Splash plate for brake disc
3 - Bolt
❑ For splash plate
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
4 - Brake shoes
❑ Without wear indicator
❑ Minimum lining thick‐
ness: 1 mm
❑ Removing and installing
- all models and ceramic
brakes ⇒ page 106
5 - Compression spring
6 - Pin
7 - Bolt
❑ For splash plate
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
8 - Pad retaining pin
❑ 2x fitted

Note

Pad retaining pins are installed

above brake pad retaining spring
and keep spring compressed

9 - Brake disc/drum
❑ Disc thickness and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake drum: ∅ and wear
limit ⇒ page 1
❑ Brake disc/drum: direction of rotation is not important
❑ Detach brake caliper prior to removing

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❑ Removing and installing brake disc/drum ⇒ page 93

❑ Renewing brake disc/drum ⇒ page 94
10 - Fitted bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ Brake disc to wheel bearing housing
11 - Screw plug
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ For parking brake adjustment nut

Note

Screw plug is not fitted on all mod‐

els.

12 - Brake caliper
❑ With 2 bleeder valves -arrow-

Note

Bleed at each bleeder valve

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 99
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 102

Note

Repairs or further dismantling of

brake caliper are not permitted

13 - Retainer
❑ Bolted onto brake caliper
14 - Bolt
❑ For retainer
❑ Tightening torque: 8 Nm
15 - Brake hose
❑ Do not disconnect brake hose when renewing brake disc
❑ Ensure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket.
16 - Brake line
❑ Screw into brake caliper housing
❑ Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake discs
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
17 - Cable for brake pad wear indicator
❑ Installed in retainer
18 - Brake pad retaining spring

Note

♦ Brake pad retaining spring is in‐

stalled below pad retaining pins
♦

19 - Brake pads
❑ With wear indicator
❑ Warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster when wear limit is reached

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❑ Checking thickness: ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 17.1 ; Description of work; Front and rear brake pads:
Checking thickness
❑ Pad thickness and wear limit
❑ Always renew on both sides of axle
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 95
20 - Bolt
❑ Brake caliper to hub carrier
❑ Always renew bolts if removed
❑ 150 Nm + 90°

6.1 Detaching rear brake disc - ceramic

brakes (2EF/1KK)
Removing

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

– Detach brake caliper.

– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.
Resetting parking brake

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– Turn adjustment nut -A- against resistance of extension spring

-B-.
– Remove combined brake disc/brake drum.

Caution

Handle the ceramic brake disc with extreme care to avoid ir‐
reparable damage.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Adjust parking brake ⇒ page 110 .

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

6.2 Renewing rear brake disc - ceramic

brakes (2EF/1KK)
Removing

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

– Remove disc brake pads ⇒ page 95 .

– Detach brake caliper ⇒ page 99 .
– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.

Note

Resetting parking brake

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– Turn adjustment nut -A- against resistance of extension spring

-B-.
– Remove combined brake disc/brake drum.

Caution

Handle the ceramic brake disc with extreme care to avoid ir‐
reparable damage.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Install brake caliper ⇒ page 99 .
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 95 .
– Adjust parking brake ⇒ page 110 .

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

6.3 Removing and installing rear brake pads

- ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK)
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads. This does not apply to the
brake shoes for the parking brake.
♦ ⇒ “2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs”, page 6
♦ ⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”, page
10
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Removing
– Remove wheels.

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– Turn connector -1- for pad wear indicator wire outwards in re‐
tainer.
– Unplug connector for brake pad wear indicator -1-.
– Unclip cable for brake pad wear indicator from retainer and
detach.
– Press back brake pistons (with brake pads installed) using
piston resetting appliance - T10145- .

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– Knock one pad retaining pin -8- out of brake caliper from out‐
side to inside using a suitable tool.

Note

Take care not to damage painted surface of brake caliper.

– Press and hold down retaining spring -18- while removing pad
retaining pin.
– Take retaining spring out of brake caliper.
– Pull second pad retaining pin -8- out of brake caliper from out‐
side to inside.
– Take brake pads out of brake caliper.
Installing
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads.
♦ ⇒ “2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs”, page 6
♦ ⇒ “3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs”, page
10
– Clean brake caliper.
Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake
cleaner to clean the brake caliper housing.
– Press brake pistons all the way back into caliper using piston
resetting appliance - T10145- .

Caution

Before pressing pistons back into caliper with piston resetting

appliance, draw off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir. Oth‐
erwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if
reservoir has been topped up.

WARNING

Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking

through a hose.

– If fitted, pull protective foil off new pad backplates.

– Fit brake pads.

Note

Both brake pads are connected to the wear indicator wire. The
cable must be routed above the brake pad retaining spring.

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– Slide retaining spring -18- underneath pad wear indicator wire

and install.

WARNING

To prevent damage to the pad wear indicator wire, the cable

must be routed above the retaining spring.

– Slide one pad retaining pin -8- all the way through brake caliper
from inside to outside.
– Hold down retaining spring and press second pad retaining pin
-8- all the way through brake caliper from inside to outside.

Note

Ensure that retaining spring is installed correctly.

WARNING

The retaining spring must be fitted underneath the pad retain‐

ing pins. This ensures that the pad retaining pins keep the
retaining spring compressed.

– Clip small connector for brake pad wear indicator into retainer.

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– Slide large connector -1- for brake pad wear indicator through
retainer and plug in connector.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

Note

If pad wear indicator wire is too long, tie it back to retainer with a
cable tie.

– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

♦ After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal sev‐
eral times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.
♦ Check brake fluid level after changing brake pads.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

6.4 Removing and installing rear brake cal‐

iper - ceramic brakes (2EF/1KK)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

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♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Bit (16 mm) - T10198-

Note

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled.

Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Removing
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

– Turn connector -1- for pad wear indicator wire outwards in re‐
tainer.
– Unplug connector for brake pad wear indicator -1-.
– Unclip cable for brake pad wear indicator from retainer and
detach.
– Press back brake pistons (with brake pads installed) using
piston resetting appliance - T10145- .
– Unclip cable for speed sensor from retainer.

Note

Do not disconnect brake hose and brake line when detaching

brake caliper.

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– Slacken and remove bolts -20- securing brake caliper to hub

carrier.
– Carefully pull brake caliper (with brake pads fitted) over brake
disc and remove.
– Secure brake caliper housing with wire so that the brake hose
does not take the weight of the brake caliper and is not dam‐
aged.
Installing

Note

Renew bolts

– Carefully place brake caliper (with brake pads fitted) over

brake disc.

– Secure brake caliper to hub carrier with bolts -20- (150 Nm +

90°).
– Clip small connector for brake pad wear indicator into retainer.

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– Slide large connector -1- for brake pad wear indicator through
retainer and plug in connector.
– Insert cable for brake pad wear indicator into spring in brake
caliper.

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

Note

If pad wear indicator wire is too long, tie it back to retainer with a
cable tie.

– Clip cable for speed sensor into retainer.

– Fit wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;

Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Note

After each brake caliper installation, firmly depress brake pedal

several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

6.5 Renewing rear brake caliper - ceramic

brakes (2EF/1KK)
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Bit (16 mm) - T10198-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1576-

♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-

Removing
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

– Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder valve on brake cal‐

iper and open bleeder valve.
– Apply brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Close bleeder valve and remove bleeder bottle.
– Disconnect brake line from brake caliper.
– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 95 .

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– Unbolt retainer from brake caliper.

– Slacken and remove bolts -20- securing brake caliper to hub
carrier.
– Carefully pull brake caliper over brake disc and remove from
vehicle.
Installing

Note

Renew bolts

– Carefully place brake caliper over brake disc.

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– Secure brake caliper to hub carrier with bolts -20- (150 Nm +

90°).
– Bolt retainer onto brake caliper (8 Nm).
– Connect brake line to brake caliper and tighten to 14 Nm.
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 95 .

Note

Cable for brake pad wear indicator must not be allowed to hang
loose.

Note

If pad wear indicator wire is too long, tie it back to retainer with a
cable tie.

– Fit wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;

Rep. gr. 44 ; Tightening torque for wheel bolts
– Remove brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2- .
– Bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .

WARNING

Bleed system at each of the bleeder valves on brake caliper.

Note

♦ Depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle station‐

ary so that brake pads are properly seated in normal operating
position.
♦ Check brake fluid level.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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7 Removing and installing brake shoes

- all models and ceramic brakes
Applies to all PR numbers.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake spring tool -arrow-

♦ Bit (16 mm) - T10198-

Removing
– Remove wheels.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

– Remove brake pads ⇒ page 77 .

– Remove brake pads for 18 Plus brakes ⇒ page 84 .
– Remove brake pads (ceramic brakes) ⇒ page 95 .
– Pull speed sensor wire out of retainer on brake caliper.
– Press back brake pistons (with brake pads installed) using
piston resetting appliance - T10145- .

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Note

Do not disconnect brake hose and brake line when detaching

brake caliper.

– Slacken and remove bolts -20- securing brake caliper to hub

carrier.
– Carefully pull brake caliper (with brake pads fitted) over brake
disc and remove.
– Secure brake caliper housing with wire so that the brake hose
does not take the weight of the brake caliper and is not dam‐
aged.

– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.

Note

Screw plug is not fitted on all models.

Resetting parking brake:

– Turn adjustment nut -A- for extension spring -B- until there is
sufficient clearance for the brake disc to turn freely.
– Remove fitted bolt ⇒ Item 2 (page 74) for brake drum.
– Remove combined brake disc/brake drum.

Caution

Handle the ceramic brake disc with extreme care to avoid ir‐
reparable damage.

– Unhook handbrake cable from expander.

Use a commercially available brake spring tool, e.g. HAZET -
number 797 to disengage the extension spring.

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– Unhook extension spring at adjustment nut with brake spring

tool -arrow-.
Illustration shows rear right brake.

Note

Left extension spring at right brake, right extension spring at left

brake.

– Remove shoe steady pins along with compression springs.

– Detach brake shoe assembly along with second extension
spring and expander.
Installing

Note

Renew bolts for brake caliper.

Prior to installation assemble brake shoe assembly, expander

and extension spring.
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐
quence.
Use a commercially available brake spring tool, e.g. HAZET -
number 797 to engage extension spring.

Engage extension spring using brake spring tool -arrow-.

Illustration shows rear right brake.
– Hook handbrake cable into expander.

Caution

Handle the ceramic brake disc with extreme care to avoid ir‐
reparable damage.

Caution

On vehicles with ceramic brakes the wheel must not be allowed

to drop onto the brake disc. This would cause irreparable dam‐
age to the disc. Screw two assembly pins into the wheel bolt
holes when removing and fitting a wheel. Insert the long as‐
sembly pin into the top hole.

Note

Renew bolts

– Carefully place brake caliper over brake disc.

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– Secure brake caliper to hub carrier with bolts -20- and tighten
bolts (ceramic brake: 150 Nm + 90°).
After renewing the brake shoes, always adjust the parking brake
(basic setting) before driving the vehicle ⇒ page 110 .

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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8 Adjusting parking brake (basic set‐

ting) - all models and ceramic brakes
Basic setting of the parking brake is required in the following ca‐
ses:
♦ New parking brake shoes
♦ New rear brake discs
♦ Excessive free travel at parking brake pedal
♦ New Bowden cables on parking brake

Note

♦ Correct adjustment of the parking brake is possible only when

the Bowden cables and all moving parts of the parking brake
move freely and are fully functional.
♦ Ensure that the brake cables are routed and guided correctly.
♦ Adjust both sides of the foot-operated parking brake.
♦ The adjustment must always be made at both adjustment
mechanisms for the rear wheels. The parking brake pedal and
the transfer module on the centre console must not be adjus‐
ted.

– Parking brake pedal in rest position and released.

– Remove rear wheels.
Brake discs must be able to turn freely.
– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.

Note

Screw plug is not fitted on all models.

– Turn the brake disc until the adjustment nut is visible through
the screw plug hole.

– Insert screwdriver through screw plug hole and turn adjust‐

ment nut -A- for extension spring -B- until brake shoes make
contact with brake drum and brake disc can no longer be
turned.
– Then slacken adjustment nut 6 stops. The clearance is now
adjusted and the brake disc should move freely.
– Then check free travel on parking brake pedal again
⇒ page 111 .
– Fit wheels.
After renewing the brake shoes and performing the basic setting
of the foot-operated parking brake, the brake shoes must be bed‐
ded in on brake test rollers ⇒ page 112 or on a road closed to
public traffic ⇒ page 113 .

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9 Checking free travel at parking brake

pedal - all models and ceramic
brakes
♦ Press the parking brake pedal 2 stops. The wheels should still
turn without the brake shoes touching or scraping.
♦ Press the parking brake pedal 4 to 7 stops. The wheels should
then lock. The parking brake must be adjusted if the wheels
are still able to turn.

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10 Bedding in brake shoes on brake dy‐

namometer - all models and ceramic
brakes

Note

Brake test rollers approved for Audi models must be used to bed
in the brake shoes for the foot-operated parking brake.

Caution

When bedding in the brake shoes with the foot-operated park‐

ing brake, the braking force applied to the rear wheels must not
be sufficient to lock the wheels.

Basic setting of the foot-operated parking brake must have been

performed ⇒ page 110 .
– Check free travel at parking brake pedal ⇒ page 111 .
The free travel of the parking brake pedal must have been adjus‐
ted correctly ⇒ page 110 .
Proceed as follows:
♦ Drive the vehicle onto the rollers.
♦ Leave the engine running. The vehicle must be capable of
steering and braking.
♦ Move automatic selector lever to position N.
♦ On vehicles with manual gearbox, shift into neutral and re‐
lease clutch pedal.
♦ Start the rollers.
♦ Pull parking brake release lever and hold so that parking brake
pedal does not engage in latch stop.
♦ Continue to hold release lever while pressing parking brake
pedal until dial of brake test rollers is deflected. Neither of the
rear wheels should lock.
♦ Keep the pedal in this position and the brake shoes applied for
approx. 30 seconds.
♦ Release the parking brake pedal.
♦ Let go of the release lever.
♦ The brake shoes will now be bedded in for use with the brake
drums.
– Then check free travel on parking brake pedal again
⇒ page 111 .

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11 Bedding in brake shoes on closed

road - all models and ceramic brakes

WARNING

The brake shoes must only be bedded in on private grounds

or a road closed to public traffic.
When bedding in the brakes, the brake lights do not come on
when the brakes are applied.

Caution

When bedding in the brake shoes with the foot-operated park‐

ing brake, the braking force applied to the rear wheels must not
be sufficient to lock the wheels.

Basic setting of the foot-operated parking brake must have been

performed ⇒ page 110 .
– Check free travel at parking brake pedal ⇒ page 111 .
The free travel of the parking brake pedal must have been adjus‐
ted correctly ⇒ page 110 .
Proceed as follows:
♦ Accelerate the vehicle up to approx. 20 km/h.
♦ Pull parking brake release lever and hold so that parking brake
pedal does not engage in latch stop.
♦ Continue to hold release lever while pressing parking brake
pedal until you hear brake shoes being applied to rear wheel
brake drums. Neither of the rear wheels should lock.
♦ Travel a distance of approx. 100 m.
♦ Release the parking brake pedal.
♦ Let go of the release lever.
♦ The brake shoes will now be bedded in for use with the brake
drums.
♦ Then check free travel on parking brake pedal again
⇒ page 111 .

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ing brake

12.1 Parking brake pedal

1 - Release handle
2 - Release cable
3 - Mounting
4 - Parking brake pedal
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 114
5 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 23
Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 23
Nm
7 - Brake cable (front)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 120
8 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 2 Nm
9 - Contact switch for parking
brake

12.2 Removing and installing parking brake

pedal
Removing
– Remove trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Remove foot rest.
– Unplug connector from parking brake contact switch.
– Detach fuse holder (left-side) and move fuse holder and wiring
harness clear to one side as far as possible ⇒ Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 97 ; Removing and installing fuse holder, relay
carrier, electronics boxes and control units; Removing and in‐
stalling fuse holder .

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– Unclip release cable -2- from mounting.

– Remove securing bolts for parking brake pedal -5- and -6-.
– Remove parking brake pedal from mounting.
– Remove the cover over the release springs.

– First press spring plate on release spring -arrow A- down‐

wards, then compress cable adjustment spring -arrow B-.
– Hold spring -arrow B- in compressed position.

– Lock the compressed spring by inserting a drill bit (or similar)

through the holes in the parking brake pedal -arrow- and the
cable mounting located behind it.

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– Unhook brake cable -A- from cable mounting -1- of parking

brake pedal.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

Note

After installing the parking brake pedal and tightening the two
bolts -5- and -6-, remove the transport device (drill bit) from the
parking brake pedal.

The spring automatically compensates for the linear difference of

the brake cable.
Then check free travel on parking brake pedal again
⇒ page 111 .

12.3 Removing and installing gas strut at

parking brake pedal

Note

♦ No trim panels have to be removed in order to remove and

install the gas strut.
♦ The gas strut is clipped onto two mountings -arrows- at the
parking brake pedal.

Removing

– Use a small screwdriver to lift retaining spring -arrow- of gas

strut at bottom ball stud at parking brake pedal.
– Detach gas strut from ball stud -2-.
– Press gas strut slightly aside and downwards.
– Use a small screwdriver to lift retaining spring -arrow- of gas
strut at top ball stud at parking brake pedal.
– Detach gas strut from ball stud -2-.
Installing

Ensure correct installation position -arrows- (push rod engaged

at pedal).

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Both retaining springs (top and bottom) must be pressed into the
mountings -arrow-.
– Press upper mounting of gas strut into ball stud -2-. The
mounting should engage audibly.
– Align gas strut in axial direction if necessary.
– Press bottom mounting of gas strut into ball stud -2-. The
mounting should engage audibly.
Then check free travel on parking brake pedal again
⇒ page 111 .

12.4 Transfer module

1 - Transfer module
2 - Washer
3 - Buffer
4 - Cable anchor bracket
5 - Torx bolt
6 - Cable anchor
7 - Compensator
8 - Hexagon nut
9 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 23
Nm
10 - Clip
11 - Brake cable (front)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 120
12 - Brake cables (rear)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 118

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13 Brake cables
13.1 Brake cable (rear)
1 - Brake cable (rear)
2 - O-ring
3 - O-ring
4 - Locking sleeve
5 - Circlip

13.2 Removing and installing brake cables

(rear)
Removing
Only possible when brake cable is not tensioned.
– Remove centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and in‐
stalling centre console .
– Measure dimension -a- before loosening hexagon nut -1-.
– Make a note of the measured value.
– Turn hexagon nut -1- back until brake cables can be unhooked
from compensator.
– Unhook cable sleeve from mounting.
– Remove both rear wheels.
– Unhook brake cable from expander ⇒ page 119 .
– Remove brake disc ⇒ page 76 .
– Remove brake disc (18 Plus brakes) ⇒ page 83 .
– Remove brake disc (ceramic brakes) ⇒ page 93 .
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
The brake cable nipple must engage positively in the expander.
– Install brake disc ⇒ page 76 .
– Install brake disc (18 Plus brakes) ⇒ page 83 .
– Install brake disc (ceramic brakes) ⇒ page 93 .
– Hook brake cables into compensator.

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– Turn hexagon nut -1- on pull rod -2- until dimension -a- is ob‐
tained (as measured before removal).
– Check free travel at parking brake pedal ⇒ page 111 .
– Adjust parking brake ⇒ page 110 .

13.3 Unhooking brake cable from expander

Only possible when brake cable is not tensioned.
Removing
– Remove screw plug -arrow- for parking brake adjustment nut.
– Resetting parking brake

– Turn adjustment nut -A- against resistance of extension spring

-B-.
– Remove brake disc ⇒ page 76 .
– Remove brake disc (18 Plus brakes) ⇒ page 83 .
– Remove brake disc (ceramic brakes) ⇒ page 93 .

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– Press brake cable nipple downwards against retaining spring

in expander until brake cable can be pulled out.
The arrangement on the right side is symmetrically opposite, in
other words the brake cable nipple must be pressed upwards.
– Unclip brake cable from retainer on tank.
– Unclip brake cable from retainer on subframe and then pull it
out.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
The brake cable nipple must engage positively in the expander.
– Install brake disc ⇒ page 76 .
– Install brake disc (18 Plus brakes) ⇒ page 83 .
– Install brake disc (ceramic brakes) ⇒ page 93 .

13.4 Removing and installing brake cable

(front)
Removing
– Remove driver's seat ⇒ Rep. gr. 72 .
– Remove centre console. ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing centre console .
– Remove sill panel trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Sill panel trim; Removing and installing sill panel trim .
– Remove parking brake pedal. ⇒ page 114
– Unclip cable -2- from mounting -1- in transfer module
⇒ page 117 .
– Lift carpet and pull out brake cable.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

Note

After installing the parking brake pedal and tightening the two
bolts -5- and -6-, remove the transport device (drill bit) from the
parking brake pedal.

The spring automatically compensates for the linear difference of

the brake cable.
– Check free travel at parking brake pedal ⇒ page 111 .

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Illustration for automatic gearbox

WARNING

The brake pedal travel must not be restricted by additional floor

coverings.

♦ Lubricate all bearings and contact surfaces with grease - G

000 450 02- .

1 - Mounting bracket for pedal

cluster
2 - Self-locking hexagon nut
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
❑ Always renew if re‐
moved
3 - Pivot pin
4 - Brake pedal
5 - Bearing shell
6 - Mounting
❑ For ball head of brake
servo push rod
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 126
7 - Support
8 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 8 Nm
9 - Crash bar
10 - Pin
11 - Retaining clip
12 - Bracket
13 - Hexagon bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 8 Nm
14 - Brake light switch - F- and
brake pedal switch - F47-
Removing and installing
⇒ page 123

Removing and installing brake light switch (new generation) ⇒ page 124

14.1 Removing and installing brake pedal

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

Removing
– Remove trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Unplug electrical connector for brake light switch - F- .
– Remove brake light switch - F- ⇒ page 123 .
– Separate brake pedal from brake servo ⇒ page 126 .
– Remove nut -2-.
– Pull pin -3- out of brake pedal.
– Remove brake pedal.
Installing
Use new nut.
– Fit brake pedal.

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– Slide pin -3- through mounting bracket -1- and brake pedal
-4-.
– Tighten nut -2- to specified torque (20 Nm).
Note the following points:
Attaching brake pedal to brake servo ⇒ page 126
– Hold ball head of push rod in front of mounting and push brake
pedal towards brake servo so that ball head audibly locks into
place.
– Install brake light switch - F- ⇒ page 123 .
– Plug in electrical connector for brake light switch - F- .
– Install trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
After installation, check the function of the brake light switch - F-
before driving the vehicle on the road.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

14.2 Removing and installing brake light

switch

Note

♦ A new-generation brake light switch may be installed (de‐

pending on model).
♦ They can be identified by the coloured locating element at the
brake light switch.
♦ Removing and installing brake light switch ⇒ page 124

– Remove trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
Removing
– Unplug electrical connector.
– Remove brake light switch by turning 45° anti-clockwise.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Pull plunger out completely prior to installation.

Note

♦ Do not press the brake pedal while installing the switch.

♦ The plunger adjusts itself automatically when the brake light
switch is inserted.

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After adjusting brake light switch, check whether brake pedal is

on end stop (rest position).
– Install trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .

14.3 Removing and installing brake light

switch (new generation)

Note

♦ A new-generation brake light switch may be installed (de‐

pending on model).
♦ They can be identified by the coloured locating element at the
brake light switch.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Release tool - T40168 A-

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Removing
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at brake light switch - F- .
– Press plunger -1- of brake light switch fully in with one finger
-arrow A-.
– To release brake light switch, turn catch -3- fully anti-clockwise
-arrows B- while keeping plunger pressed in.
– Let go of plunger when brake light switch is released.

– Insert release tool - T40168 A- between brake pedal and

plunger of brake light switch as shown in illustration.
• The tapered part -1-of the tool must face towards the driver's
seat. The slot on the tool must correspond with the projection
on the brake light switch.
– Press release tool - T40168 A- against brake light switch. This
simultaneously releases the three retaining tabs on the brake
light switch.
– Pull brake light switch - F- -item 3- out of mounting -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• The brake push rod must be attached to the brake pedal.
• Do not press the brake pedal while installing the switch.

– Insert brake light switch - F- into mounting -1- on brake pedal.

• All three retaining tabs of the brake light switch - F- must en‐
gage audibly.
• The brake light switch - F- must not be turned in the mounting
on the brake pedal.
• The plunger adjusts itself automatically when the switch is in‐
serted.
– To lock brake light switch, turn catch -2- fully clockwise
-arrows-.
Remaining installation steps are the reverse of removal; note the
following:

Note

Make sure that the brake light switch works properly before the
vehicle is driven on the road.

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14.4 Separating brake pedal from brake ser‐

vo
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T10189-

– Remove trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Remove brake light switch ⇒ page 123 .
– Apply release tool - T10189- to push rod mounting on brake
pedal and bracket.
1 - Brake pedal
2 - Push rod
3 - Retaining lugs
– First press brake pedal slightly towards brake servo and hold
in position.
– Now press release tool - T10189- towards brake servo and at
the same time hold brake pedal in position (at this point the
pedal must not be allowed to move backwards). This will press
the retaining lugs -3- of the mounting off the ball head of the
push rod -2-.
– Continue to press release tool - T10189- towards brake servo
whilst simultaneously pulling brake pedal towards driver seat.
(This will pull the brake pedal off the ball head of the push rod).

14.5 Attaching brake pedal to brake servo

– Hold ball head of push rod in front of mounting and push brake
pedal towards brake servo so that ball head audibly locks into
place.
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐
quence.
– Install brake light switch - F- ⇒ page 123 .
– Plug in electrical connector for brake light switch - F- .

14.6 Removing and installing mounting for

brake servo push rod
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Release tool - T40168 A- for brake light switch - F- (new gen‐

eration)
Removing
– Move seat to rearmost position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Unplug electrical connector for brake light switch - F- .
– Remove brake light switch - F- ⇒ page 123 .
– Separate brake pedal from brake servo ⇒ page 126 .
– Use a suitable tool to pry mounting -6- for brake servo push
rod out of brake pedal.
Installing
– Fit mounting for push rod -6- together with bearing shell -5-
into brake pedal.

Caution

The bearing shell -5- must be seated in the mounting -6- so

that the brake servo push rod fits properly in the mounting.

Mounting -6- must engage audibly in brake pedal -4-.

Attaching brake pedal to brake servo ⇒ page 126
– Hold ball head of push rod in front of mounting and push brake
pedal towards brake servo so that ball head audibly locks into
place.
– Install brake light switch - F- ⇒ page 123 .
– Plug in electrical connector for brake light switch - F- .
– Install trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
After installation, check the function of the brake light switch - F-
before driving the vehicle on the road.

Caution

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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47 – Brakes - hydraulics
1 Servicing brake calipers (1LT/1LU)

1.1 Exploded view (1LT/1LU)

1 - Bleeder valve, 12 Nm
❑ Before screwing in,
grease thread with thin
coat of assembly paste -
G 052 150 A2- .
❑ 11 mm across flats
2 - Grease cap
❑ Fit onto bleeder valve
3 - Brake caliper
4 - Retaining spring
5 - Seal for piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 128
6 - Piston, 36 mm
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 128
❑ Apply a thin coat of as‐
sembly paste - G 052
150 A2- to piston before
inserting
7 - Protective cap for piston
❑ Do not damage when in‐
serting piston
8 - Bracket
❑ For pad wear indicator
wire
9 - Connecting pipe, 17 Nm

1.2 Removing and installing brake caliper

pistons (1LT/1LU)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal tool - T 40338-

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♦ Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Removing
• Brake pads and caliper removed
– Force pistons out of brake caliper housing one at a time using
compressed air.
The pistons can only be removed one at a time. Hold the opposite
piston in the caliper housing with piston resetting appliance -a-.
Block the other pistons using a suitable item, such as a block of
wood -b-. When using piston resetting appliance, place an addi‐
tional piece of wood -c- between tool and piston to prevent
damage to the piston when it is pushed out.
Removal tool - T 40338-

– Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.
When removing ensure that the bore of the cylinder is not dam‐
aged.
Installing
– The surface of the piston and seal should be cleaned using
only methylated spirits and then dried.
– Apply a thin coat of assembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to piston
and seal before inserting.

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– Insert the seal into the brake caliper housing.

– Fit protective cap onto piston.

– Push piston into caliper housing, exerting even pressure.

The protective cap must fit securely in the groove; if necessary,
apply additional pressure with piston resetting appliance.

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2 Servicing front brake calipers (1LF)

2.1 Exploded view (1LF)

♦ Install complete repair kit when servicing.
♦ Use only methylated spirits to clean the brake caliper
♦ Apply a thin coat of assembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to brake
cylinder, piston and seal.

1 - Grease cap
❑ Fit onto bleeder valve
❑ Secures wiring for pad
wear indicator
2 - Bleeder valve
❑ Tightening torque: 12
Nm
❑ Before screwing in,
grease thread with thin
coat of assembly paste -
G 052 150 A2- .
3 - Brake caliper housing
4 - Seal for 34/30mm piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 132
5 - Seal for 36/34 mm piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 132
6 - Seal for 38 mm piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 132
7 - Piston, 34/30mm
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 132
❑ Apply a thin coat of as‐
sembly paste - G 052
150 A2- to piston before
inserting
8 - Piston, 36/34 mm
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 132
❑ Apply a thin coat of as‐
sembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to piston before inserting
9 - Piston, 38 mm
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 132
❑ Apply a thin coat of assembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to piston before inserting
10 - Protective cap for 34/30mm piston
❑ Do not damage when inserting piston
11 - Protective cap for 36/34 mm piston
❑ Do not damage when inserting piston

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12 - Protective cap for 38 mm piston

❑ Do not damage when inserting piston
13 - Connecting pipe
❑ Tightening torque: 17 Nm
❑ Not installed on all models

2.2 Removing and installing brake caliper

pistons (1LF)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal tool - T 40338-
♦ Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Removing
• Brake pads and caliper removed
– Force pistons out of brake caliper housing one at a time using
compressed air.
The pistons can only be removed one at a time. Hold the opposite
piston in the caliper housing with piston resetting appliance -a-.
Block the other pistons using a suitable item, such as a block of
wood -b-. When using piston resetting appliance, place an addi‐
tional piece of wood -c- between tool and piston to prevent
damage to the piston when it is pushed out.
Removal tool - T 40338-

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– Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.
When removing ensure that the bore of the cylinder is not dam‐
aged.
Installing
– The surface of the piston and seal should be cleaned using
only methylated spirits and then dried.
– Apply a thin coat of assembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to piston
and seal before inserting.

– Insert the seal into the brake caliper housing.

– Fit protective cap onto piston.

– Push piston into caliper housing, exerting even pressure.

The protective cap must fit securely in the groove; if necessary,
apply additional pressure with piston resetting appliance.

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3 Servicing front brake caliper - ceram‐

ic brakes (1LW/1LN)

Note

♦ Install complete repair kit when servicing.

♦ Apply a thin coat of assembly paste to brake cylinders, pistons
and seals. ⇒ Parts catalogue
♦ After servicing and installing brake caliper, bleed brake sys‐
tem.

WARNING

Do not perform any repairs on the brake caliper other than

“Removing and installing front brake caliper pistons (ceramic
brakes)”.

1 - Brake caliper
2 - Bleeder screws
❑ Each front brake caliper
has two bleeder screws.
Bleed brake caliper at
each bleeder screw.
3 - Bolts
Always use new bolts

4 - Brake line retainer

5 - Brake line
9 - Seal
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 135
10 - Seal
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 135
11 - Brake piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 135

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3.1 Removing and installing front brake cal‐

iper pistons - ceramic brakes
Install complete repair kit when servicing.
Apply a thin coat of assembly paste to pistons and seals ⇒ Parts
catalogue .⇒

WARNING

The ceramic inserts on the brake piston act as heat insulators

and must not be separated from the brake piston. If the ceramic
insert is damaged, the brake pistons must be renewed for
safety reasons.

Removing
– Force piston out of brake caliper housing using compressed
air.
– Item -1- Piston resetting appliance -T10145-

Note

Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damaging the pis‐

ton.

Removal tool - T 40338-

– Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.

Note

When removing ensure that the bore of the cylinder is not dam‐
aged.

Installing
– The surface of the piston and seals should be cleaned using
only methylated spirits and then dried.
– Apply a small amount of assembly paste to piston and seals
before inserting.
– Insert inner seal in groove in brake caliper housing with re‐
moval wedge 3409.

– Press in protective cap with special tool -1- and -2-.

– Item -1- Assembly tool for protective caps -T10146/5-
– Item -2- Piston resetting appliance -T10145-

Note

Use protective covers to avoid damaging the pistons.

– Push protective cap onto brake caliper housing and press it

on so that it makes contact all round.

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– At this stage it should not be possible to remove the protective

cap from the brake caliper housing by hand.
– Apply a small amount of assembly paste to piston and seals
before inserting.
– Hold piston with standard extension and ratchet attachment
as shown in illustration and press lightly onto protective cap.
Keep the piston straight to avoid damaging the seal.
– Inflate protective cap with compressed air (maximum 3 bar).
The protective cap will then locate around the brake piston.

– Press piston into brake caliper housing by hand.

Note

The inner sealing lip on the protective cap will then locate in the
piston groove.

Note

After servicing and installing brake caliper, bleed brake system.

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4 Servicing rear brake calipers - all

models

4.1 Servicing brake calipers - all models

Applies to all PR numbers.
♦ Install complete repair kit when servicing.
♦ Use only methylated spirits to clean the brake caliper
♦ Apply a thin coat of assembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to brake
cylinders, pistons and seals.

1 - Grease cap
❑ Fit onto bleeder valve
2 - Bleeder valve
❑ Tightening torque: 12
Nm
❑ Before screwing in,
grease thread with thin
coat of assembly paste -
G 052 150 A2- .
3 - Brake caliper housing
4 - Seal for 28 mm piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 138
5 - Seal for 30/32 mm piston
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 138
6 - Piston, 28 mm
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 138
❑ Apply a thin coat of as‐
sembly paste - G 052
150 A2- to piston before
inserting
7 - Piston, 30/32 mm
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 138
❑ First coat piston lightly
with assembly paste
8 - Protective cap for 28 mm
piston
❑ Do not damage when in‐
serting piston
9 - Protective cap for 30/32 mm piston
❑ Do not damage when inserting piston
10 - Connecting pipe
❑ Not installed on all models
❑ Tightening torque: 17 Nm

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11 - Torx bolt
12 - Guard plate
❑ Not installed on all models

4.2 Removing and installing rear brake cal‐

iper pistons - all models
Applies to all PR numbers.
• Brake pads and caliper removed
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal tool - T 40338-
♦ Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.

♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-

Removing
– Force pistons out of brake caliper housing one at a time using
compressed air.
The pistons can only be removed one at a time. Hold the opposite
piston in the caliper housing with piston resetting appliance -a-.
Use blocks of wood or similar -b- to keep the other pistons in
place. Also place a piece of wood -c- against the resetting tool to
prevent the piston from being damaged when it is forced out.
Removal tool - T 40338-

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– Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.
When removing ensure that the bore of the cylinder is not dam‐
aged.
Installing
– The surface of the piston and seal should be cleaned using
only methylated spirits and then dried.
– Apply a thin coat of assembly paste - G 052 150 A2- to piston
and seal before inserting.

– Insert the seal into the brake caliper housing.

– Fit protective cap onto piston.

– Push piston into caliper housing, exerting even pressure.

The protective cap must fit securely in the groove; if necessary,
apply additional pressure with piston resetting appliance.

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5 Pressurised leak test

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Tester for brake pressure regulator - V.A.G 1310 A-

Test requirement:
Brake system (hydraulic unit, brake hoses, brake lines and brake
calipers) working properly and free of leaks.
– Unscrew bleeder valve at one of the front brake calipers. Con‐
nect tester for brake pressure regulator - V.A.G 1310 A- and
bleed.
– Apply pressure to brake pedal until the gauge indicates a
pressure of 50 bar. The pressure must not drop by more than
4 bar during the test period of 45 seconds. Renew brake mas‐
ter cylinder if drop in pressure exceeds the specification.

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6 Bleeding brake system with brake fill‐

ing and bleeding equipment
⇒ “6.2 Bleeding hydraulic system without brake filling and bleed‐
ing equipment”, page 144
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ -VAS 5234- Brake filling and bleeding equipment
♦ -VAS 5234/1- Adapter

♦ Or
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 6860- with adapter
- VAS 5234/1A-
♦ Tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564-

♦ Brake pipe bleeding wrench - VAS 5519-

♦ A pressure of 2 bar is required for bleeding the hydraulic unit.

♦ Observe instructions given in operating manual for -
VAS 5234- or brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS
6860- .

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– Fill brake fluid into brake fluid reservoir up to “max” marking.

– Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- or

brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 6860- with adapter
-VAS 5234/1- .
Bleeding sequence:
1 - Front left brake caliper
2 - Front right brake caliper
3 - Rear left brake caliper
4 - Rear right brake caliper

Note

Bleed brake caliper at each bleeder screw. If brake caliper has

two bleeder screws, first bleed at outer screw.

Note

♦ Bleeding the brake system on vehicles with ABS is performed

in the same way as on vehicles with a conventional brake sys‐
tem.
♦ Only use new brake fluid conforming to US standard FMVSS
116 DOT 4.
♦ Genuine VW/Audi brake fluid conforms to this specification.
♦ Brake fluid is poisonous. It also has caustic properties and
must therefore not be allowed to come into contact with paint‐
work.
♦ Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture from the
surrounding air. It must therefore always be stored in air-tight
containers.
♦ Rinse off spillages using plenty of water.
♦ Basic (default) settings for brake pressure sender - G201-
must be performed after bleeding brake system.

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– Fill brake fluid into brake fluid reservoir up to “max” marking.

– Close reservoir.

Note

The brake system must be pre-bled first if one of the chambers in

the brake fluid reservoir has run completely dry (e.g. brake system
leaking) ⇒ “6.1 Pre-bleeding”, page 144 .

WARNING

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

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6.1 Pre-bleeding
– Fill brake fluid into brake fluid reservoir up to “max” marking.
♦ Brembo brake calipers have two bleeder valves. Always bleed
brake calipers at both bleeder valves.
♦ Bleed outer bleeder valve first.
– Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- .
Bleeding sequence:
1 - Front left brake caliper
2 - Front right brake caliper
3 - Rear left brake caliper
4 - Rear right brake caliper

Note

Bleed brake caliper at each bleeder screw. If brake caliper has

two bleeder screws, first bleed at outer screw.

WARNING

On some models, each of the front brake calipers has two

bleeder screws. To ensure optimum bleeding of the brake sys‐
tem, bleed the system at each of the two bleeder screws on
the brake calipers. Always bleed the calipers first at the outer
bleeder screw then at the inner bleeder screw.

– Leave bleeder valves open until brake fluid comes out without
air bubbles (bleeder hoses still fitted).
Then the hydraulic unit must be bled again using -VAS 5051B- or
-VAS 5052- via the “Basic setting” function.
Initiate basic setting to bleed brake system:
Connect up -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052- and select function
⇒ page 25 .
– Then bleed brake system with normal bleeding procedure
⇒ “6 Bleeding brake system with brake filling and bleeding
equipment”, page 141 .

WARNING

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

6.2 Bleeding hydraulic system without brake

filling and bleeding equipment
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Tool set for brake bleeding - VAS 6564-

♦ Brake pipe bleeding wrench - VAS 5519-

♦ A pressure of 2 bar is required for bleeding the hydraulic unit.

♦ Observe instructions given in operating manual for -
VAS 5234- or brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS
6860- .

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Keep exactly to the specified work sequence when bleeding the

brake system.
– Remove protective cap -1- from bleeder screw on relevant
brake caliper and fit hose from reservoir onto bleeder screw.
Bleeding sequence
1- Front left brake caliper
2- Front right brake caliper
3- Rear left brake caliper
4- Rear right brake caliper

Note

Bleed brake caliper at each bleeder screw. If brake caliper has

two bleeder screws, first bleed at outer screw.

– Build up pressure in brake system by pumping brake pedal.

Note

Press brake pedal slowly to avoid formation of bubbles.

– Once pressure has built up, keep brake pedal depressed.

– Open bleeder screw with hose of reservoir attached until pres‐
sure has dissipated (pedal sags).
– Keep pedal depressed and close bleeder screw.
– Release brake pedal and wait approx. 2 seconds to allow
brake fluid to flow in from brake fluid reservoir.
– Repeat procedure until emerging brake fluid is clear and free
from bubbles.
– Tighten bleeder screw, detach bleeder hose and fit protective
cap on bleeder screw.
– Repeat bleeding procedure in stated sequence at other brake
calipers.

– Fill brake fluid into brake fluid reservoir up to “max” marking.

– Close reservoir.
– Start engine and check brake pedal travel and brake pedal
pressure.
– In the event of excessive pedal travel, check brake system for
leaks and/or repeat bleeding procedure.

WARNING

Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.

6.3 Changing brake fluid

⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 17.1

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7 Exploded view - brake servo / brake master cylinder

Note

Use only new brake fluid. Observe information on brake fluid reservoir!

1 - Gasket for brake servo

2 - Brake servo
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 149
❑ Function test: With the
engine turned off, firmly
depress the brake pedal
several times (this re‐
duces the vacuum
present in the servo
unit).
❑ Then hold brake pedal
in applied position em‐
ploying moderate force
and start engine. If the
servo unit is working
properly, the pedal will
give slightly under foot
(servo assistance be‐
comes activated).
❑ If faulty renew complete
unit (check all vacuum
lines first)
❑ Potentiometer for brake
servo diaphragm travel -
G420-
⇒ “7.3 Removing and
installing potentiometer
for brake servo dia‐
phragm travel G420 ”,
page 151
Potentiometer for brake servo
diaphragm travel not installed
on all models

3 - Mounting bracket for pedal

cluster
❑ Removing and installing
brake pedal ⇒ page 121
4 - Pipe to master cylinder
5 - Brake line
❑ To brake pedal
6 - Bracket
7 - Brake line
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm
❑ Brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to hydraulic unit
❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -SK-
8 - Brake line
❑ Tightening torque: 14 Nm

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❑ Brake master cylinder/primary piston circuit to hydraulic unit

❑ Marked on hydraulic unit with -DK-
9 - Seal
10 - Self-locking nut
❑ Tightening torque: 49 Nm
❑ Always renew if removed
11 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque: 25 Nm
❑ Bolts are screwed to pedal bracket
12 - Brake master cylinder
❑ Cannot be repaired. Renew complete unit if defective
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 148
13 - Seals
❑ Moisten with brake fluid and press into brake fluid reservoir
14 - Brake fluid reservoir
15 - Filler cap
❑ With float warning indicator sender
16 - Vacuum hose
❑ Insert into brake servo unit
17 - Seal
❑ Connection for vacuum hose

7.1 Removing and installing brake master

cylinder

Note

The brake master cylinder cannot be repaired. If faulty, always

renew complete unit.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-

Removing
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 64 ; Flush bonded windows; Removing and
installing plenum chamber cover .
– Remove engine compartment seal and cover strip in vicinity
of brake servo.

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– Remove front panel (bulkhead) of plenum chamber.

– Place sufficient lint-free cloths in plenum chamber in vicinity of
brake master cylinder.
– Draw off as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid res‐
ervoir using brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- .
– Unplug connector from float warning indicator sender.
– On vehicles with manual gearbox, disconnect supply hose for
clutch master cylinder and seal with a plug.
– Remove brake fluid reservoir. To do this press locking tabs on
reservoir outwards and simultaneously pull reservoir out of
sealing plugs.
– Pull front left brake line out of retainer on brake master cylin‐
der.
– Disconnect brake lines from brake master cylinder and seal
brake lines with sealing plugs - 1H0 698 311 A- from repair kit.
– Unscrew nuts ⇒ Item 10 (page 148) from brake master cylin‐
der.
– Carefully remove brake master cylinder from brake servo.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Observe the following points when installing:
– When fitting together brake master cylinder and brake servo
unit, ensure that push rod is correctly located in brake master
cylinder.
Seal between brake master cylinder and brake servo must be fit‐
ted.
Always use new nuts ⇒ Item 10 (page 148) .
– Bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .
Basic (default) settings for brake pressure sender - G201- must
be performed after bleeding brake system.
Connect up -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052- and select function
⇒ page 25 .

7.2 Removing and installing brake servo

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-

Removing
– Remove trim (driver's side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .

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– Remove brake light switch ⇒ page 123 .

– Remove bracket for brake light switch.
– Separate brake pedal from brake servo ⇒ page 126 .
– Remove support on mounting bracket (push rod to brake servo
runs through support).
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 64 ; Flush bonded windows; Removing and
installing plenum chamber cover .
– Remove engine compartment seal and cover strip in vicinity
of brake servo.
– Remove front panel (bulkhead) of plenum chamber.
– Unplug connector from float warning indicator sender.
– Disconnect earth cable from earth point on body behind elec‐
tronics box, take wiring harness (running behind brake servo)
out of retainer and place aside.

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– Take electronics box (in plenum chamber, left-side) out of re‐

tainer and place as far as possible aside ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 97 ; Removing and installing fuse holder, relay carrier,
electronics boxes and control units; Removing and installing
electronics box in plenum chamber (left-side) .
– Place sufficient lint-free cloths in plenum chamber in vicinity of
brake master cylinder.
– Draw off as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid res‐
ervoir using brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- .
– On vehicles with manual gearbox, disconnect supply hose for
clutch master cylinder and seal with a plug.
– Remove brake fluid reservoir. To do this press locking tabs on
reservoir outwards and simultaneously pull reservoir out of
sealing plugs.
– Pull front left brake line out of retainer on brake master cylin‐
der.
– Disconnect brake lines from brake master cylinder and seal
brake lines with sealing plugs - 1H0 698 311 A- .
– Unscrew nuts from brake master cylinder
⇒ Item 10 (page 148) .
– Carefully remove brake master cylinder from brake servo.
– Pull vacuum hose out of brake servo.
– Take brake lines out of triple retainer on brake servo.
– Disconnect front left brake line at connecting point in front left
wheel housing.
– Remove bolts from brake master cylinder
⇒ Item 11 (page 148) .
– Carefully remove brake servo from plenum chamber.
Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Observe the following points when installing:
Attaching brake pedal to brake servo
– Hold ball head of push rod in front of mounting and push brake
pedal towards brake servo so that ball head audibly locks into
place.
– After installing, bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 and clutch.
Basic settings for brake pressure sender must be performed after
bleeding brake system.
Connect up -VAS 5051B- or -VAS 5052- and select function
⇒ page 25 .
– Install brake light switch ⇒ page 123 .

7.3 Removing and installing potentiometer

for brake servo diaphragm travel -
G420-
Potentiometer for brake servo diaphragm travel not installed on
all models
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 64 ; Flush-bonded windows; Removing and
installing plenum chamber cover .

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– Take electronics box (in plenum chamber, left-side) out of re‐

tainer and place as far as possible aside ⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 97 ; Removing and installing fuse holder, relay carrier,
electronics boxes and control units; Removing and installing
electronics box in plenum chamber (left-side) .
– Unplug connector from potentiometer for diaphragm travel.
– Pry snap ring out of groove -arrow- and pull potentiometer for
diaphragm travel out of brake servo.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Plug in connector for potentiometer for diaphragm travel.
– Install plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 64 ; Flush-bonded windows; Removing and
installing plenum chamber cover .

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8 Vacuum pumps for brake servo

⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - vacuum pump, vehicles with diesel en‐
gine”, page 153
⇒ “8.2 Exploded view - vacuum pump, vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI
engine”, page 155
⇒ “8.4 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. TDI engine”, page 158
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with
4.2 ltr. diesel engine”, page 155
⇒ “8.5 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with 12-
cyl. TDI engine”, page 158
⇒ “8.6 Removing and installing vacuum pump - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. TFSI engine”, page 160
⇒ “9 Electric vacuum pump for brakes V192 ”, page 162

8.1 Exploded view - vacuum pump, vehicles

with diesel engine

Note

Illustration shows only vacuum pump, not fitting location.

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1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
❑ Unscrew in order to re‐
move pump

Note

There is no provision for dismantling

the pump.

2 - Vacuum pump
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 155
3 - Vacuum hose
❑ Secure with hose clips
(same as original equip‐
ment) ⇒ ETKA
4 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
5 - O-ring
❑ Renew
6 - Inlet camshaft
7 - O-ring
❑ Renew
8 - O-ring
❑ Renew

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8.2 Exploded view - vacuum pump, vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine

1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
2 - Vacuum pump
⇒ “8.6 Removing and installing
vacuum pump - vehicles with
3.0 ltr. TFSI engine”,
page 160

3 - Vacuum hose
4 - Vacuum line
5 - Vacuum line
❑ With integrated non-re‐
turn valve
❑ The non-return valve
cannot be renewed sep‐
arately
6 - Grommet
7 - Gasket
❑ Renew after removing

8.3 Removing and installing vacuum pump

- vehicles with 4.2 ltr. diesel engine
Removing
– Carefully pull engine cover panel away from retaining pins
-arrows-, one after the other.

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The vacuum pump is located at the rear of the right-side cylinder

bank, as seen in the direction of travel -arrow-.

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Unbolt coolant pipe at brackets -1 and 2-.

– Detach coolant pipe from lifting eyes -arrows- and press down.
– Disconnect vacuum hose from pump.

Note

The illustration only shows the vacuum pump, not the fitting lo‐
cation. Some vacuum hoses have a push-on connection. In this
case, use suitable pliers to release hose clip.

– Disconnect vacuum hose from pump.

Caution

Take care not to damage the vacuum hose. The vacuum hose
must be renewed if it is damaged.

– Unscrew bolts at vacuum pump flange and take pump out of

vehicle.
Installing

Note

♦ Renew O-rings and seal.

♦ Pay attention to correct installation position.

– Fit vacuum pump in position.

– Turn drive lugs of vacuum pump so they engage in slots in
camshaft when vacuum pump is installed.
– Secure pump to flange with bolts.
– Fit vacuum hose onto (or into) pump connection.
– Secure vacuum hose to pump with bolt.

Note

Renew O-ring. Some vacuum hoses have a push-on connection.

In this case, slide new hose clip over vacuum hose before fitting.
Close new hose clip using suitable pliers.

Caution

Take care not to damage the vacuum hose. The vacuum hose
must be renewed if it is damaged.

– Close hose clip using suitable pliers.

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– Insert coolant pipe in lifting eyes -arrows-.

Secure coolant pipe to brackets -1 and 2-.
– Install engine cover panel.

8.4 Removing and installing vacuum pump

- vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine
Removing
– Carefully pull engine cover off 4 retaining pins one after an‐
other -arrows-.

– Remove bolt -1- and detach vacuum hose with hose connec‐
tion from vacuum pump.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and take off vacuum pump.
Installing
Install in reverse sequence, paying attention to the following:

Note

Renew O-rings.

– Set drive lugs of vacuum pump so they engage in slots in

camshaft when vacuum pump is installed -arrows-.
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Vacuum pump to timing chain cover 9
Hose connection for vacuum hose to vacuum 5
pump

8.5 Removing and installing vacuum pump

- vehicles with 12-cyl. TDI engine
The model with 12-cyl. TDI engine features a mechanically driven
vacuum pump.

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Removing

Note

Remove plenum chamber partition panel before removing vac‐

uum pump ⇒ Rep. gr. 50 .

– Carefully detach engine cover panel.

– Remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ Rep. gr. 50 .
– Unplug electrical connector at engine control unit.
– Push wiring harness to one side.
The vacuum pump is located at the rear of the right-side cylinder
bank, as seen in the direction of travel -arrow-.

– Disconnect vacuum hose -arrow- from pump.

Note

Some vacuum hoses have a push-on connection. In this case,

use suitable pliers to release hose clip.

Caution

Take care not to damage the vacuum hose. The vacuum hose
must be renewed if it is damaged.

– Remove bolts from sealing flange -1- of vacuum pump.

– Detach vacuum pump.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

Note

♦ Renew O-rings and seal.

♦ Pay attention to correct installation position.

– Turn drive lugs of vacuum pump so they engage in slots in

camshaft when vacuum pump is installed.

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– Attach vacuum pump to sealing flange and tighten bolts -1- to

9 Nm.
– Fit vacuum hose -arrow- onto (or into) pump connection.
– Secure vacuum hose -arrow- to pump with bolt.

Note

Renew O-ring. Some vacuum hoses have a push-on connection.

In this case, slide new hose clip over vacuum hose before fitting.
Close new hose clip using suitable pliers.

Caution

Take care not to damage the vacuum hose. The vacuum hose
must be renewed if it is damaged.

– With vacuum hose connected, fasten hose clip using suitable

pliers.
– Install wiring harness for engine control unit.
– Plug in electrical connector at engine control unit.
– Install plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ Rep. gr. 50 .
– Install engine cover panel.

8.6 Removing and installing vacuum pump

- vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
Removing
– Remove engine cover panel ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover
panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Release hose clip -1- and disconnect vacuum hose.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach vacuum pump.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

Note

♦ Renew gasket after removing.

♦ Secure all hose connections with correct type of hose clips (as
original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

– Before installation, fit new hose clip onto vacuum hose.

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– Set drive lugs of vacuum pump -1- so they engage in sym‐

metrical slot in camshaft when vacuum pump is installed
-arrows-.
– Install engine cover panel ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover panel;
Removing and installing engine cover panel .
Tightening torques
Bolts for vacuum pump: 9 Nm

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9 Electric vacuum pump for brakes -

V192-
Removing and installing electric vacuum pump -V192-
⇒ page 162

9.1 Exploded view - vacuum pump for brakes - V192-

1 - Brake servo pressure sen‐

sor - G294-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 163
2 - Vacuum hose
❑ To brake servo
3 - Brake servo relay - J569-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams
4 - Non-return valve
Checking function
⇒ page 163

5 - Hose clip
❑ Renew
6 - Clip
7 - Bump stop
8 - Vacuum pump for brakes -
V192-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 162
9 - Bump stop
10 - Bracket
❑ For correct version refer
to ⇒ ETKA
11 - Nut
12 - Hexagon bolt

9.2 Removing and installing vacuum pump

for brakes - V192-
No provision is made for repairs to vacuum pump for brakes -
V192- . If a fault occurs, the vacuum pump for brakes - V192- must
be renewed.

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Removing
– Unplug connector -1-.
– Disconnect vacuum hose -2- from vacuum pump for brakes -
V192- .

Caution

Take care not to damage the vacuum hose. The vacuum hose
must be renewed if it is damaged.

– Release clip in direction of arrow and remove.

– Pull vacuum pump for brakes - V192- upwards out of bracket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

9.3 Removing and installing brake servo

pressure sensor - G294-
Removing
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 64 .
– Unplug connector -1-.
– Carefully pry out and remove brake servo pressure sensor -
G294- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

9.4 Checking non-return valve

The valve should allow air to pass in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
Valve must remain closed in opposite direction.
Observe correct installation position.
Arrow must point towards vacuum pump.

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10 Repairing brake lines

With the aid of the flanging tool for brake lines - VAS 6056- it is
possible to make connections on the ends of the brake lines with‐
out damaging the coating. In certain cases this makes it possible
to replace sections of brake lines and thus save repair costs.
The flanging tool set V.A.G 1356 must not be used for the black
brake lines because of the coating and the diameter of these
brake lines.

Note

♦ Do not bend brake lines more than 90°; this would cause kinks
or other deformations which would excessively restrict the
brake lines.
♦ Brake lines should preferably be cut at some point on the un‐
derside of the vehicle.
♦ Select the position of the connecting pieces so that they can‐
not chafe against any moving parts.
♦ Do not grease the spindle; clean with methylated spirits only.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Flanging tool for brake lines - VAS 6056-

List of tools in set

Item Tool Tool number
1 Flanging tool (including jaws VAS 6056/1
VAS 6056/6)
2 Pipe cutter VAS 6056/2
3 Brake line scraper tool 1) VAS 6056/3
4 Mole grips with plastic jaws VAS 6056/4
5 Pipe bending tool VAS 6056/5
6 Allen key (6 mm) -
7 Jaws for flanging tool VAS 6056/7
1) The grub screws on the sides of the brake line scraper tool are pre-set and
must not be turned.

10.1 Exploded view - flanging tool

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1 - Top section of flanging tool

❑ Unscrew this part to
change jaws of flanging
tool
2 - Mounting for handle
❑ Must be removed for ac‐
cess to retaining screw
for top section of tool
3 - Retaining screw
❑ For top section of flang‐
ing tool
4 - Grub screws for jaws
❑ These screws centralise
and secure jaws of
flanging tool
❑ 2 mm socket head
5 - Jaws for flanging tool
❑ Different versions avail‐
able
❑ Assembly instructions
⇒ page 165

Assembly instructions for jaws of flanging tool:

♦ VAS 6056/6 (dark) for black brake lines
♦ VAS 6056/7 (light) for green brake lines

Note

The arrow on the rounded end of the jaws must face the end of
the housing and the straight end of the jaws must face the spindle,
otherwise the flanged connection on the brake line will not be
formed correctly.

10.2 Instructions
– Unscrew defective brake line at brake caliper or wheel brake
cylinder. Catch escaping brake fluid and dispose of fluid in the
correct manner.

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– Cut through brake line at a suitable point (straight, easily ac‐

cessible section of pipe) using pipe cutter -2-.
– Remove section of pipe to be replaced.
– De-grease outside surface of brake lines.

– Clamp brake line in mole grips -4- so that approx. 50 mm of

pipe protrudes from plastic jaws.
– Clamp brake line scraper tool -3- in electric drill and apply tool
to brake line.
– With electric drill running at slow speed, exert light pressure
and strip off coating from brake line.
The length of the coating that is stripped off is determined by the
limit stop incorporated in the brake line scraper tool.
– Pull scraper tool off brake line and clean off residue of coating.

– Remove mole grips and slide union screw -D- onto brake line.

– Push brake line -B- against limit stop -A- in flanging tool.

Note

The brake line must be in contact with the limit stop when the
socket head bolts are tightened, otherwise the flanged connection
on the brake line will not be formed correctly.

– Clamp brake line in flanging tool tightly enough to prevent it

from moving. Then fold up limit stop -A- and fully tighten socket
head bolts in diagonal sequence using Allen key -C-.

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– Screw spindle into flanging tool onto limit stop.

– Unscrew spindle.
– Slacken off socket head bolts in diagonal sequence.
– Take brake line out of flanging tool. Clean and inspect brake
line with flanged connection.
Briefly flush out section of pipe remaining in vehicle:
– Connect brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234- , fit
hose of bleeder bottle onto flared connection on brake line and
operate brake filling and bleeding equipment - VAS 5234-
briefly until a small quantity of brake fluid has run through.
– Blow out new section of brake line with compressed air before
installing.

– Join together sections of brake line with connecting piece

-E-.
– Install brake line.
– Then bleed brake system ⇒ page 141 .

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