FS III Brake Caliper

CAUTION!
^ Before working on the brake system, read CAUTIONS and WARNINGS, Refer to Service Precautions.
^ After installing new brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary to seat brake pads to brake disc.

Note: Before removing a caliper or disconnecting a brake hose to the caliper, install the brake pedal depressor VAG 1869 or equivalent.

1 - Screw
^ Tighten to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
2 - Brake disc
^ Thickness 22 mm (0.866 inch)
^ Wear limit: 19 mm (0.748 inch)
^ When worn always replace on both sides
^ Remove brake caliper before removing disc
^ Never remove brake discs from hub by using force. If necessary use penetrating fluid, otherwise brake discs can be damaged.
3 - Exterior brake pad
^ Thickness: 14 mm (0.551 inch)
^ Always replace brake pads on same axle on both sides of vehicle at same time
^ Removing and installing go to Brake pad.
4 - Interior brake pad
^ Thickness 14 mm (0.551 inch)
^ Always replace brake pad on front left axle
^ Removing and installing go to Brake Pad.
^ From 2000 > left wheel brake pad with pad wear indicator
5 - Brake caliper
6 - Guide pin
^ Tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
7 - Protective cap
^ Remove
8 - Brake hose with union and banjo bolt
^ Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace copper washer when the brake hose and union with banjo bolt are disassembled.
9 - Wheel bearing housing
10 - Pad wear sensor connector bracket
^ It is not necessary to remove harness connector from connector bracket when replacing brake pad with pad wear sensor
11 - Socket-head bolt
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
12 - ABS wheel speed sensor
^ Before inserting sensor, clean hole inner surface and coat with grease, Part No. G 000 650
13 - Splash shield
14 - Bolt
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
15 - Wheel bearing
^ Replace each time after removing
^ Pressing out and in
Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
16 - Circlip
17 - Wheel hub with rotor
^ Removing and installing
Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.