Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
– Check brake hoses for abrasion, porosity and brittleness.
– Check brake lines for corrosion.
– Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating,
leaks and corrosion.
– Check brake lines and brake hoses for correct seating and
attachment in retainers.
WARNING
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.13
Brakes, front and rear: checking thick‐
ness of brake pads and condition of
brake discs
This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
Front disc brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 82
Rear disc brake pads: checking thickness ⇒ page 83
Brake discs: checking condition ⇒ page 84
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ Electric hand torch and mirror
Carry out following procedure:
Note
The adapter to loosen and tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts can
be found in the vehicle tool kit.
4.13.1
Front disc brake pads: checking thick‐
ness
– For better evaluation of remaining pad thickness, use a test
mirror and, if necessary, remove the wheel on the side where
the brake pad wear indicator is installed.
– Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary ⇒ page 120 .
– Mark position of wheel relative to brake disc.
– Unbolt wheel bolts and remove wheel.
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4. Descriptions of work:
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
– Measure inner and outer pad thickness.
a - Pad thickness “without” backplate
Wear dimension: 2 mm
The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thickness
of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair meas‐
ure). Inform customer!
Note
♦ When replacing brake pads, always check brake discs as well
for wear!
♦ Checking and if necessary replacing the brake discs is a repair
measure.
– Check brake disc for wear:
Procedure
⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Front brake; Assembly overview
- front brake
Note
For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references
are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐
cedure manually in the information.
– Install wheel in marked position.
– Tighten wheel bolts diagonally and alternately, specified tor‐
que ⇒ page 120 .
– Place adapter in vehicle tool kit after completing work.
– Fit wheel bolt covers if necessary .
4.13.2
Rear disc brake pads: checking thick‐
ness
– Illuminate area behind hole in rim using an electric hand torch.
4. Descriptions of work:
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
– Inspect outer pad to determine its thickness.
– Illuminate inner pad with an electric hand torch and mirror.
– Determine thickness of inner pad by inspecting.
a - Inner and outer pad thickness without backplate
Wear dimension: 2 mm
The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thickness
of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed (repair meas‐
ure). Inform customer!
Note
When replacing brake pads, always check brake discs as well for
wear! Checking and if necessary replacing the brake discs is a
repair measure.
– Check brake disc for wear:
Procedure
⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Rear brake; Assembly overview -
rear brake
Note
For technical reasons it is possible that several cross references
are not directed to the correct chapter. In this case select the pro‐
cedure manually in the information.
4.13.3
Brake discs: checking condition
Check all brake discs for the following damage pattern:
♦ Cracks
♦ Scoring
♦ Rust (no surface rust)
♦ Burrs on circumference of brake disc
Note
Inform customer if brake disc damage is similar to these damage
patterns. Renewing the brake discs is a repair measure.
4.14
Brake fluid level: checking
Note the following:
Note
On right-hand drive vehicles, the brake fluid reservoir is located
on the right side in engine compartment.
•
•
The brake fluid is dependent on pad wear.
Brake fluid VW 501 14 with part number -B 000 750- must be
used.
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