Procedures

Brake Pads, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)





• Flashlight and mirror

Perform the following:

The adapter to loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts is located in the vehicle tool kit.

Front Disc Brake Pads

- For better judgment of remaining pad thickness remove the front wheel on the driver's side.

- Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary.

- Mark installation position of wheel in relation to brake rotor.

- Remove wheel bolts and then the wheel.

- Measure thickness of inner and outer brake pad.





a Pad thickness "without" backing plate

Wear limit: 2 mm

With pad thickness (not including backing plate) of 2 mm, the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced. Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• If replacing the brake pads, check the brake discs for wear. Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair measure.

- Check the brake disc for wear.

- Install wheel in previously marked position.

- Tighten wheel securing bolts, using diagonal sequence to tightening torque.

- Return the adapter to the vehicle tools.

- If necessary, install wheel bolt caps.

Rear Disc Brake Pads

- Look through the opening with a flashlight and check the brake pads.

- Check thickness of outer pad visually.





- With flashlight up inner brake pad and position mirror.

- Check thickness of inner pad visually.

a Pad thickness inner and outer, not including backing plate

Wear limit: 2 mm

With pad thickness (not including backing plate) of 2 mm, the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be replaced. Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• If replacing the brake pads, check the brake discs for wear. Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair measure.

- Check the brake disc for wear.