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FN 3 Front Brake Overview






FN 3 Front Brake Overview

• After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Use Brake filling and bleeding equipment (VAS 5234) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, the Brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) should be installed (relieve pressure).

FN3 15-inch Without Brake Pad Wear Display






1 Bolt

• 4.5 Nm

2 Brake Rotor

• Vented on the inside.

• Diameter 288 mm.

• Thickness 25 mm.

• Wear limit: 22 mm.

• Replace in pairs.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Disc ] Brake Disc.

• Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. If necessary, use rust penetrant, otherwise the brake rotors could be damaged.

3 Brake Pads

• Thickness 14 mm without backing plate.

• Wear limit: 2 mm without backing plate.

• Checking thickness, refer to Maintenance Procedures.

• Replace in pairs.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

4 Retaining Spring

• Insert in both holes of brake caliper.

5 Brake Carrier

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Carrier ] Brake Carrier.

6 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper.

• Servicing, refer to=> [ FN 3 Front Brake Caliper Overview ] FN 3 Front Brake Caliper Overview.

7 Guide Pins

• 30 Nm

8 Cap

9 Brake Hose With Ring Connection and Banjo Fitting

• 35 Nm

10 Bolt

• 124 Nm

• Clean if using again.

11 Wheel Bearing Housing

• With fastened brake carrier.

12 Front Speed Sensor

• Clean the inside of the hole and coat it with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) before installing the sensor.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor ] Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor.

13 Bolt

• 8 Nm

14 Cover Plate

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cover Plate ] Cover Plate.

15 Bolt

• 12 Nm

16 Wheel Bearing Unit

• The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel bearing.

• After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

• Use Brake filling and bleeding equipment (VAS5234) to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

• Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, the Brake pedal actuator (V.A.G 1869/2) should be installed (relieve pressure).

FN3 15/16-inch With Brake Pad Wear Display






1 Bolt

• 4.5 Nm

2 Brake Rotor

• Ventilated inside, 288 mm diameter, 15 inches.

• Ventilated inside, 312 mm diameter, 16 inches.

• Thickness: 25 mm

• Wear limit: 22 mm

• Replace both brake discs on each axle.

• Remove brake caliper before removing.

3 Brake Pads

• Thickness: 14 mm without backing plate.

• With front brake pad wear sensor.

• When wear limit is reached (limit: approximately 4 mm) the Brake system indicator lamp (K118) lights up in the instrument cluster.

• Wear limit: 2 mm with backing plate.

• Check brake pads. Refer to Maintenance Procedures.

• Replace both brake discs on each axle.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

4 Retaining Spring

• Insert in both holes of brake caliper.

5 Brake Carrier

• Bolt to wheel bearing housing.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Carrier ] Brake Carrier.

6 Brake Caliper

• Do not unscrew brake hose when replacing brake pad.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Caliper ] Brake Caliper.

• Servicing, refer to=> [ FN 3 Front Brake Caliper Overview ] FN 3 Front Brake Caliper Overview.

7 Guide Pins

• 30 Nm

8 Cap

• Remove

9 Brake Hose With Ring Connection and Banjo Fitting

• 35 Nm

10 Ribbed Bolt

• 190 Nm

• Clean if using again.

11 Bolt

12 Bracket

13 Wheel Bearing Housing

• With fastened brake carrier.

14 Front Speed Sensor

• Clean the inside of the hole and coat it with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) before installing the sensor.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor ] Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor.

15 Bolt

• 8 Nm

16 Cover Plate

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Cover Plate ] Cover Plate.

17 Bolt

• 12 Nm

18 Wheel Bearing/Wheel Bearing Unit

• The ABS sensor ring is installed in the wheel bearing.