Brakes, Front And Rear: Checking Thickness Of Brake Pads And Condition Of Brake Discs - Volkswagen Passat 2015 Manual

Passat 2015 ➤, Passat 2019 ➤, Passat Variant 2015 ➤, Passat Variant 2019 ➤
♦ Brake servo (for anti-lock brake system: hydraulic unit)
♦ Brake pressure regulator and
♦ Brake caliper
♦ Shock absorbers (during inspection only)
♦ Presence of dust caps on brake fluid bleeder screws
♦ Presence of caps on guide bushes
– Ensure that brake hoses are not twisted.
– Additionally ensure that brake hoses do not touch any vehi‐
cle components when steering is at full lock.
– 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.
NOTICE
Faults found must always be rectified (repair measure).
4.10 Brakes, front and rear: checking thick‐
ness of brake pads and condition of
brake discs
Front disc brake pads: checking thickness
Rear disc brake pads: checking thickness
Brake discs: checking condition
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench
♦ Battery lamp -VAS 6901-
♦ Mirror
The adapter to loosen and tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts can
be found in the vehicle tool kit
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Maintenance - Edition 11.2020
4. Descriptions of work
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