Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6, VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #15
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        HEX bit No.H10
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Brake caliper wind back tool
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) and other VW models

 
    VW Golf IV Hatchback (1J1) 1.6
  
    VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6
  
    VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6
  
    VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car VW Golf 4 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 4 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 4
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Professionals recommend:

Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 9

Remove the brake pads.
Step 10

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use HEX No.H10.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a tap wrench.
Step 12

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 13

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 15

Remove the brake disc.
Step 16

Clean the hub.Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 17

Install the brake disc.
Step 18

Tighten the brake disc fastening.Use Torx T30.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 21

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use HEX No.H10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 75 Nm torque.
Step 22

Install the brake pads.
Step 23

Treat the brake caliper piston.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.

Step 24

Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.

Step 25

Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a drive socket #13.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 4
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 30

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 32

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Replacement: brake discs – VW Golf 4. Tip:

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 33

Close the hood.

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