Brake System
VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specication Book • September 2012 161
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Fastener Tightening Specications
Component Nm
ABS control module-to-hydraulic unit bolt
1)
- ABS Mark 70 (ABS/ASR) 5.5
- ABS Mark 60 EC (ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP) 2 + 0.8
ABS hydraulic unit-to-bracket bolt 8
ABS hydraulic unit bracket-to-body nut 20
ABS speed sensor-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 8
Brake lines-to-ABS unit 14
Heat shield-to-ABS hydraulic unit bracket nut, ABS Mark
60 EC (ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP)
8
Master cylinder-to-brake booster nut
1)
25
1)
Replace fastener(s).
Mechanical Components
Fastener Tightening Specications
Component Nm
ABS speed sensor-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 8
Brake disc-to-wheel bearing unit bolt 4
Brake line-to-rear brake caliper (C 38) 14
Brake pedal mounting bracket nut
1)
25
Brake pedal-to-mounting bracket nut
1)
25
Cover plate-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 12
Front brake caliper guide pin 30
Front brake carrier-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 190
Front brake hose-to-front brake caliper union bolt 35
Parking brake lever-to-body nut 15
Rear brake caliper-to-guide pin bolt
1)
35
Rear brake hose-to-rear brake caliper union bolt (Bosch) 35
Rear brake carrier-to-wheel bearing housing bolt
1)
90 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).