Front Brakes, FN 3 (16") Calipers, Servicing

Front brakes, FN 3 (16") calipers, servicing

Note:
^ After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.
^ Use brake charger/bleeder unit Brake charger/bleeder Unit VAS 5234 or extraction device Extraction Device Upgrade Kit VAG 186914 to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
^ Before removing brake caliper or disconnecting brake hose, brake pedal actuator Brake Pedal Actuator VAG 186912 must be inserted (this dissipates pressure).





1 - Brake disc
^ Internally ventilated brake disc: diameter 308 mm
^ Brake disc thickness: 29.5 mm
^ Wear limit: 25.5 mm
^ Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle
^ Remove brake caliper and brake carrier before removing

2 - Bolt, 15 Nm
^ Brake disc to wheel hub

3 - Brake pads
^ Thickness 11.5 mm without backing plate
^ Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate
^ With wear indicator
^ When wear limit is reached (limit: approximately 4 mm), the warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster
^ Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle

4 - Retaining spring
^ Press under brake carrier and insert in both holes of brake caliper

5 - Brake caliper
^ Do not remove brake hose when replacing brake pads or brake discs

6 - Guide pins, 30 Nm
7 - Cap
8 - Bracket for brake pad wear indicator wire
9 - Bolt, 10 Nm
10 - Brake carrier
^ Bolt to wheel bearing housing

11 - Bolt, 270 Nm
^ Always replace after removal

12 - Bracket
13 - Bolt, 9 Nm
14 - Brake hose, 14 Nm
^ Do not remove when replacing brake pads or brake discs