Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 781

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Rear Brakes

⇒ “2.1 Overview - Rear Brakes”, page 55
⇒ “2.2 Brake Pads, Removing and Installing”, page 60
⇒ “2.3 Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing”, page 66
⇒ “2.4 Brake Carrier, Removing and Installing”, page 72
⇒ “2.5 Brake Rotor, Removing and Installing”, page 74
⇒ “2.6 Brake Shield, Removing and Installing”, page 76

2.1

Overview - Rear Brakes

⇒ “2.1.1 Overview - Rear Brakes, Multi-Link Rear Axle”,

page 55
⇒ “2.1.2 Overview - Rear Brakes, Torsion Beam Axle”,

page 58

2.1.1

Overview - Rear Brakes, Multi-Link Rear Axle

Note

♦

Use Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit - VAS5234- to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

♦

Install the Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- to relieve pressure before removing a brake caliper or dis‐

connecting a brake hose.

♦

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.

1 - Bolt

❑ 8 Nm

2 - Bolt

❑ 90 Nm +90°
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Replace after removing

3 - Wheel Speed Sensor

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “4.2 Overview - Rear

Axle Speed Sensor”,

page 36

 .

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “4.4 Right/Left Rear

ABS Wheel Speed Sen‐

sor G44 / G46 , Remov‐

ing and Installing”, page

38

 .

❑ Before inserting sensor,

clean inner surface of

mounting hole and coat

with Hot Bolt Paste - G

052 112 A3- .

4 - Wheel Bearing Housing

❑ Refer to ⇒  Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep.

Gr.  42 ; Wheel Bearing

and Trailing Arm; Over‐

view - Wheel Bearing .

❑ For allocation. Refer to

the Parts Catalog

5 - Cover Plate

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “2.6.2 Brake Shield,

Multi-Link Rear Axle, Removing and Installing”, page 78

 .

6 - Bolt

❑ 12 Nm
❑ Quantity: 3

7 - Wheel Hub with Wheel Bearing

❑ Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.  42 ; Wheel Bearing and Trailing Arm; Overview -

Wheel Bearing .

❑ For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog

8 - Bolt

❑ Replace after every removal
❑ Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.  42 ; Wheel Bearing and Trailing Arm; Overview -

Wheel Bearing .

❑ For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog

9 - Dust Cap

❑ Replace after removing
❑ Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.  42 ; Wheel Bearing and Trailing Arm; Overview -

Wheel Bearing .

10 - Brake Rotor

❑ Diameter 272 mm
❑ Brake rotor thickness 10 mm

❑ Wear limit: 8 mm
❑ Check the thickness. Refer to ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet  36.1 ; Procedure Descriptions; Front and Rear

Brake Rotors, Checking Brake Pad Thickness and Condition .

❑ Replace both sides if worn.
❑ Remove brake caliper before removing
❑ For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog

11 - Bolt

❑ 8 Nm

12 - Brake Pads

❑ Thickness without protective plate 11 mm
❑ Wear limit without protective plate 3 mm
❑ Check the thickness. Refer to ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet  36.1 ; Procedure Descriptions; Front and Rear

Brake Rotors, Checking Brake Pad Thickness and Condition .

❑ Always replace on both sides of the axle.
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to 

⇒ “2.2 Brake Pads, Removing and Installing”, page 60

 .

13 - Brake Carrier

❑ Overview. Refer to 

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

 .

❑ Vehicles with guide pins and protective caps

14 - Cap

❑ Install on brake carrier and guide pin

15 - Guide Pin

❑ Lubricate before installing the cap

16 - Brake Caliper

❑ Overview. Refer to 

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

 .

❑ Do not detach the brake line when replacing the brake pads.
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to 

⇒ “2.3 Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing”, page 66

 .

❑ Parking brake must be adjusted after repair work or replacing.
❑ Adjusting the parking brake. Refer to 

⇒ “3.2 Parking Brake, Adjusting”, page 81

 .

17 - Parking Brake Cable

❑ Overview. Refer to 

⇒ “3.1 Overview - Parking Brake”, page 81

 .

❑ Adjusting. Refer to 

⇒ “3.2 Parking Brake, Adjusting”, page 81

 .

❑ Removing and installing. Refer to 

⇒ “3.3 Rear Brake Cable, Removing and Installing”, page 82

 .

18 - Bolt

❑ 35 Nm
❑ Replace after removing
❑ Quantity: 2
❑ Self-locking

19 - Brake Line

❑ 35 Nm
❑ Vehicles with banjo bolt

2.1.2

Overview - Rear Brakes, Torsion Beam Axle

Note

♦

Use Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit - VAS5234- to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

♦

Install the Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- to relieve pressure before removing a brake caliper or dis‐

connecting a brake hose.

♦

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.

1 - Bolt

❑ 8 Nm

2 - Wheel Speed Sensor

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “4.2 Overview - Rear

Axle Speed Sensor”,

page 36

 .

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling. Refer to

⇒ “4.4 Right/Left Rear

ABS Wheel Speed Sen‐

sor G44 / G46 , Remov‐

ing and Installing”, page

38

 .

❑ Before inserting sensor,

clean inner surface of

mounting hole and coat

with Hot Bolt Paste - G

052 112 A3- .

3 - Bolt

❑ 90 Nm +90°
❑ Replace after removing
❑ Quantity: 2

4 - Brake Line

❑ 35 Nm

5 - Subframe

❑ Refer to ⇒  Suspension,

Wheels, Steering; Rep.

Gr.  42 ; Rear Axle;

Overview - Rear Axle

6 - Parking Brake Cable

❑ Overview. Refer to

⇒ “3.1 Overview - Park‐

ing Brake”, page 81

 .

❑ Adjusting. Refer to 

⇒ “3.2 Parking Brake, Adjusting”, page 81

 .

❑ Removing and installing. Refer to 

⇒ “3.3 Rear Brake Cable, Removing and Installing”, page 82

 .

7 - Cover Plate

❑ For allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog

8 - Axle Stub

❑ Refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.  42 ; Wheel Bearing and Trailing Arm; Overview -

Wheel Bearing .

9 - Bolt

❑ 30 Nm +90°