Polo 2018 ➤, Polo 2022 ➤, Taigo 2022 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 10.2021
4.12.1
Front disc brake pads: checking thick‐
ness
Note
One some vehicles it may be very difficult to ascertain or meas‐
ure the thickness of the pad due to the geometry of the wheel
rim. If this is the case, remove the wheel on the side where
the brake pad wear indicator is installed for better evaluation or
measurement of the remaining pad thickness.
Procedure
– Measure outer and inner brake pad thickness by inspecting
through the holes of wheel rim (depending on type).
– For better evaluation or measurement of remaining pad
thickness, remove wheel on side where brake pad wear indi‐
cator is installed as necessary.
– Pull off wheel bolt covers if necessary ⇒ page 133 .
– Mark position of wheel relative to brake disc.
– Unbolt wheel bolts and remove wheel.
– Measure inner and outer pad thickness.
a - Pad thickness “without” backplate
Wear dimension: 2 mm
Note
♦ The brake pads have reached their wear limit at a pad thick‐
ness of 2 mm (without backplate) and must be renewed
(repair measure).
♦ When replacing brake pads, always check brake discs for
wear as well. Checking and if necessary replacing the brake
discs is a repair measure.
Procedure
– Check brake disc for wear ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46;
Front brake; Assembly overview - front brake.
– If necessary, secure wheel in marked position.
– Tighten wheel securing bolts in diagonal sequence to speci‐
fied torque ⇒ page 133 .
– Place adapter in vehicle tool kit after completing work.
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