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– Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
– Additionally ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehicle
components when steering is at full lock.
– Check brake hoses for porosity or brittleness.
– Check brake hoses and lines for chafing.
– Check brake connections and fastenings for correct seating,
leaks and corrosion.
WARNING
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.9 Thickness of brake pads/linings and
condition of brake discs, front and rear:
Checking
Front disc brake pads: Check thickness ⇒ page 40
Rear disc brake pads: Check thickness ⇒ page 41
Condition of brake discs: Check ⇒ page 42
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
♦ Electric hand torch and mirror
Carry out the following procedure:
The adapter to loosen and tighten anti-theft wheel bolts is in the
vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 66 .
4.9.1 Front brake pads:
– 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 66 .
– Mark position of wheel relative to brake disc.
– Unbolt wheel bolts and remove wheel.
Golf 2013 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2012
40 4. Descriptions of work
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