Procedures

03 - Service Procedures

Front and Rear Brake Pads, Checking Thickness

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)





• Flashlight and mirror

• Pliers (3314)





Remove full wheel cover

The removal hook for removing the wheel cover is located in the vehicle's tool kit.

Wheel Bolts

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

Perform the following work procedure:



• Rear Disc Brake Pads

• Rear Drum Brake Pads

Front Disc Brake Pads

• The adapter to loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts is located with the vehicle tool kit. If the adapter should not be found there, ask the customer.

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

- If necessary, remove wheel bolt caps using pliers (3314) or remove wheel trim using pulling hook.

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

- Remove wheel lug bolts and remove wheel.

- Measure thickness of inner and outer brake pad.





a Pad thickness, 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 (repair procedure). Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• When replacing brake pads, it is absolutely necessary to check brake discs for wear! Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair measure.

- Check brake disc for wear => Brake System Front Brakes, FS III Brake Caliper Housing, Servicing

- Install wheel in previously marked position.

- Tighten wheel bolts in diagonal sequence to the following torque specification:

Tightening specification: 120 Nm

- After completion of work, return adapter and hook for wheel cover to vehicle tool kit.

Full wheel cover, installing

- Install wheel cover by guiding the tire inflating valve through the designated recess arrow.

- If necessary, install wheel bolt caps.



Rear Disc Brake Pads

- If necessary, remove wheel trim using pulling hook.

- Using a flashlight and looking through opening, check brake pads.

- Check thickness of outer pad visually.





- With flashlight light 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 (repair procedure). Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• When replacing brake pads, it is absolutely necessary to check brake discs for wear! Checking and replacing the brake pads, if necessary, is a repair measure.

- Check brake disc for wear => Brake System Rear Disc Brakes, Servicing

- If necessary, install wheel trim.

Rear Drum Brake Pads

- If necessary, remove wheel trim using pulling hook.

- Check thickness of brake pads through viewing hole in brake carrier plate - arrow - (use flashlight as an aid).





Wear limit: 2.5 mm (pad thickness only)

At a thickness of 2.5 mm, brake pads have reached their wear limit and should be replaced (repair measure). Be sure to notify customer and mark findings on repair order!

• Pay attention to pads smeared with brake fluid or grease.

- If necessary, install wheel trim.