Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 783

– Brake fluid level must be between the markings -1- and -2-.
Tightening Specification
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brakes”, page 55

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brake Caliper”, page 100

♦ Wheel bolts. Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.

Gr.  44 ; Wheels and Tires; Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifica‐

tions .

2.2.2

Brake Pads, Torsion Beam Axle, Re‐

moving and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Brake Caliper Tool - T10165-

Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolt - Subframe to brake carrier
♦ Bolt - Axle stub to subframe
♦ Bolt - Wheel hub with wheel bearing
♦ Dust cap
♦ Bolts - Brake caliper to brake carrier
Installed Location of the Brake Caliper on a Torsion Beam Axle
1 - Brake caliper
A - Torsion beam axle
Removing

Note

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install

in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven.

WARNING

Adjust the brake piston is permitted only with the Brake Caliper

Tool - T10165- .

– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheel.

– Remove the brake caliper -1- from the brake carrier.
– Remove the bolts -arrows-.
– While doing so counterhold the guide pin on the brake carrier

with a suitable wrench.

– Remove brake caliper -1- and secure with wire -A- so that the

weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the

brake hose.

– Remove the brake pads -arrows-.
Cleaning

WARNING

Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust pro‐

duced is harmful to health!

Use only Appropriate Solvents for Cleaning Brake Caliper

– Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces -arrows -for the brake

pads on the brake carrier -1- and remove any corrosion.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Note

♦

The repair kit has four self-locking screws for installing the

brake caliper. Always use these.

♦

After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several

times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are prop‐

erly seated in their normal operating position.

♦

Check brake fluid level after replacing brake pad.

If using the brake pads again, install the marked pads in the same

location.

Press the Piston Back.

WARNING

Before pushing back the piston, extract some of the brake fluid

out of the brake fluid reservoir using a bleeder bottle. Other‐

wise,  especially  if  reservoir  has  been  topped  off,  fluid  will

overflow and cause damage.

– Install the Brake Caliper Tool - T10165- so that the collar on

the Resetting & Extracting Tool - Plate - T10165/1- is touching.

– Use the Resetting & Extracting Tool - Plate - T10165/1- to help

you bolt it on.

– Turn the thumbwheel on the Brake Caliper Tool - T10165- to

the right to install the piston. Be careful not to damage the

piston collar.

Note

For pistons that are difficult to move, an open-end wrench (size

13 mm) can be applied at the appropriate wrench surface

-arrow A-.

– check the protective caps for damage and correct seating

-item 9- 

⇒ Item 9 (page 102)

 .

– Check the guide pins for ease of movement -item 8-

⇒ Item 8 (page 102)

 .

– Install new brake pads -arrows- in the brake carrier.
– Carefully install the brake caliper on the brake carrier.

– Tighten the brake caliper -1- to the brake carrier.
– Use new self-locking bolts -arrows-.
– Tighten the brake caliper to the brake carrier.
– While tightening counterhold the guide pin with a suitable

wrench.

– After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several

times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are prop‐

erly seated in their normal operating position.

– Check brake fluid level.

– Brake fluid level must be between the markings -1- and -2-.
Tightening Specification
♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brakes”, page 55

♦ Refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brake Caliper”, page 100

♦ Wheel bolts. Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.

Gr.  44 ; Wheels and Tires; Wheel Bolt Tightening Specifica‐

tions .

2.3

Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing

⇒ “2.3.1 Brake Carrier, Multi-Link Rear Axle, Removing and In‐

stalling”, page 66
⇒ “2.3.2 Brake Caliper, Torsion Beam Axle, Removing and In‐

stalling”, page 69

2.3.1

Brake Carrier, Multi-Link Rear Axle, Re‐

moving and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .

Caution

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer

to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Bolt - Wheel bearing housing to brake carrier
♦ Bolt - Wheel hub with wheel bearing
♦ Dust cap
♦ Bolts - Brake caliper to brake carrier
Removing

Note

Work procedure applies only for replacing or when performing

subsequent service work on brake caliper.

– Loosen the wheel bolts.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove the wheel.