Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1225

Malfunctions found must be repaired (repair measure).

Brake pads (front and rear), check
thickness

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1332/ (40 -200 Nm)

Flashlight and mirror

Pliers VAS 3314

Remove full wheel cover

The removal hook is part of the vehicles tool kit.

Wheel bolts

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

Perform the following work sequence:

Front disc brake pads

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

Note:

Adapter to loosen/tighten anti-theft wheel bolts is located
with vehicle tool kit. If adapter is not present, ask customer.

- For better judgement of remaining pad thickness remove
the front wheel on the drivers side.

- If necessary, remove wheel bolt caps with Pliers VAS
3314 and/or remove wheel cover with removal hooks.

- Mark position of wheel in relation to brake disc.

- Unbolt wheel securing bolts and remove wheel.

Golf, Jetta

- Measure inner and outer pad thickness.

a - Pad thickness, not including backing plate

Wear limit: 2 mm

Golf R32

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

- Measure inner and outer pad thickness.

a - Pad thickness, not including backing plate

Wear limit: 2 mm

Continued for all vehicles

With pad thickness (not including backing plate) of 2 mm,
the brake pads have reached their wear limit and must be
replaced (repair procedure). Inform customer!

Note:

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

- Check brake discs for wear

Repair Manual, Brake System, Repair Group 46,

servicing front wheel brakes

- Install wheel to marked position.

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

Tightening torque: 120 Nm

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

Full wheel cover, installing

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005

- Install full wheel cover with tire valve positioned in the cut-
out - arrow - .

- Install wheel bolt covers if necessary.

Rear disc brake pads

- If necessary, remove wheel covers with removal hook.

- Illuminate area behind hole in wheel using an flashlight.

Golf, Jetta

- Determine thickness of outer pad by checking visually.

- Illuminate inner pad using an flashlight and mirror.

- Determine thickness of inner pad by checking visually.

a - Pad thickness inner and outer, not including backing
plate

Wear limit: 2mm

Golf R32

Description of work (part 2 of 2)

13/2/2005