Model year 1984 · Brakes

Brakes

Brake calipers, master cylinder, vacuum servo, ABS modulator, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, lug bolts.

10 components 12 distinct torque values 10 engines applicable

Source VW Golf Mk2 Factory Workshop Manual (ELSA) Last updated

Brakes

  • Brake caliper (rear) to brake pad carrier (self-locking bolt)
    • 35 Nm (26 ft·lb) All 10 engines
    • 65 Nm (48 ft·lb) All 10 engines
  • Brake disc splash shield to wheel bearing housing
    • 10 Nm (87 in·lb) All 10 engines
  • Brake hose to brake caliper
    • 15 Nm (11 ft·lb) All 10 engines
  • Brake pad carrier (rear) to stub axle flange (bolt) all except with ABS
    • 65 Nm (48 ft·lb) All 10 engines
    • 60 Nm (44 ft·lb) with ABS All 10 engines
  • Front brake caliper to wheel bearing housing socket-head bolt
    • 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 10 engines
  • Hydraulic modulator to firewall
    • 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 10 engines
  • Master cylinder to vacuum booster
    • 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 10 engines
  • Rear wheel cylinder to backing plate
    • 10 Nm (87 in·lb) All 10 engines
  • Vacuum booster to support bracket
    • 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 10 engines
  • Wheel lug bolts
    • 110 Nm (81 ft·lb) All 10 engines

Frequently asked — Brakes 1984

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Are you supposed to put Loctite on brake caliper bolts?

Per the VW Golf Mk2 factory workshop manual, the brake caliper (rear) to brake pad carrier (self-locking bolt) torques to 35 Nm. Full per-engine variation in the table above.

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