Fastener Tightening Specifications

2011 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 A, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Size Nm
Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket to Front of Dash/Brake Fluid Reservoir Nut 1 - 25
Brake Pedal to Mounting Bracket Through Bolt Nut 1 - 25
Parking Brake Lever to Body Nut - 15
Front Brakes 
ABS Speed Sensor to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt 2 - 8
Bracket to Brake Caliper Bolt 3 - 15
Bracket to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt 3 - 8
Brake Caliper to Brake Carrier Guide Pin - 30
Brake Carrier to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt 2 - 190
Brake Carrier to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt 3 - -
- First Step - 15
- Second step - 200
Brake Hose to Brake Caliper Banjo Bolt 2 - 35
Brake Line to Brake Caliper Fitting 3 - 14
Brake Rotor to Wheel Hub with Bearing Bolt - 4
Cover Plate to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt 2 - 12
Vibration Damper to Brake Caliper Bolt 3 - 10
Rear Brakes 
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt - 8
Brake Caliper to Brake Carrier Bolt 1 - 35
Brake Carrier to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt 1 - 90 + 90 ° turn
Brake Line/Hose to Brake Caliper Fitting - 14
Brake Rotor to Wheel Hub with Bearing Bolt/Screw - 4
Cover Plate to Wheel Bearing Housing Bolt - 12
(1) Always replace after removal.
(2) 2 FN3 brakes only
(3) 3 FNR-G brakes only
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