Repair of the brake system of cars Volkswagen Golf 5 2003-2008

Brake Specifications
Brake system technical data Disc brakes front rear caliper FS-III FN-3 S-38 S-1141 brake pad thickness (new, without base plate), mm 14 14 11 11 Permissible residual thickness of...

General information about the brake system
Work on the brake system requires meticulous cleanliness and precision. If the necessary experience is not available, it is better to entrust such work to a specialized workshop....

Brake pads of disc brakes of the front wheels — removal and installation
Disc brakes with FN-3/FS-III caliper Attention! The brake mechanisms of the front wheels of Golf cars can be equipped with two types of calipers. It is recommended to use the...

Front wheel brake caliper — removal and installation
Caliper FN-3/FS-III Removing 1. Remove the brake pads. 2. Remove the caliper from the shoe guide. 3. Unscrew the hollow bolt 1 of the brake hose on the caliper and immediately...

Rear disc brakes
Figure 4.0 L shows the rear brake mechanism for Golf cars with C-38 caliper, Figure B shows the rear brake mechanism for Touran cars with C-II41 caliper, Figure C shows the rear...

Rear wheel brake pads — removal and installation
Caliper C-38/C-II41 Attention! The brake mechanisms of the front wheels of Golf cars can be equipped with two types of calipers. It is recommended to use the illustrations to...

Rear wheel brake caliper — removal and installation
Caliper C-38/C-II41 Removing Attention! Jacking up the vehicle carries the risk of injury. It is recommended that you first familiarize yourself with the safety measures when...

Brake disc — check
1. Mark the direction of rotation of the wheel with an arrow on the sidewall of the tire and loosen the wheel bolts. 2. Jack up the car, jack it up and remove the wheels. 3....

Brake disc — removal and installation
The brake disc must be replaced if it is rusted or if its residual thickness has reached the minimum allowable value. To ensure uniform braking of both wheels, both brake discs...

Parking brake cable — removal and installation
Removing 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Remove the center console, see the relevant chapter. 3. Unscrew adjusting nut 3 on cable equalizer until cable 1 can be disconnected from...

Parking brake — adjustment
The rear wheel brakes are equipped with an automatic adjustment device and therefore the parking brake does not need to be adjusted as part of maintenance. Adjustment of the...

Brake System — Bleeding
Attention! When handling brake fluid, keep the following in mind: Brake fluid is poisonous. Under no circumstances should it be sucked out by mouth through a hose. Pour brake...

Vacuum brake booster — check
The performance of the brake booster should be checked when an unusually high brake pedal force is required to achieve sufficient braking action. 1. Depress the brake pedal with...

Brake hoses — removal and installation
The pipelines of the brake system are the connecting line between the main brake cylinder and the working brake mechanisms of the wheels. Attention! The laying of the metal pipes...

Stoplight switch — removal and installation
The brake light switch is located on the brake pedal bracket. When you press the brake pedal, the switch activates and turns on the brake lights. In addition, the brake light...

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Brake system of car Volkswagen Golf 5