Model year 1988 · Brakes

Brakes

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

10 components 14 distinct torque values 14 engines applicable

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

Brakes

  • Brake caliper (front) to wheel bearing housing (bolt) all except 1989 and later 16V
    • 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 14 engines
  • Brake caliper (rear) to brake pad carrier (self-locking bolt)
    • 35 Nm (26 ft·lb) All 14 engines
    • 65 Nm (48 ft·lb) All 14 engines
  • Brake disc splash shield to wheel bearing housing
    • 10 Nm (87 in·lb) All 14 engines
  • Brake hose to brake caliper
    • 15 Nm (11 ft·lb) All 14 engines
  • Brake pad carrier (front) to wheel bearing housing (bolt) 1989 and later 16V without ABS
    • 70 Nm (52 ft·lb) KR · PL
    • 65 Nm (48 ft·lb) All 14 engines
    • 125 Nm (92 ft·lb) 1989 and later 16V with ABS KR · PL
    • 60 Nm (44 ft·lb) with ABS All 14 engines
  • Hydraulic modulator to firewall
    • 25 Nm (18 ft·lb) All 14 engines
  • Master cylinder to vacuum booster
    • 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 14 engines
  • Rear wheel cylinder to backing plate
    • 10 Nm (87 in·lb) All 14 engines
  • Vacuum booster to support bracket
    • 20 Nm (15 ft·lb) All 14 engines
  • Wheel lug bolts
    • 110 Nm (81 ft·lb) All 14 engines

Frequently asked — Brakes 1988

Questions sourced from real Google "People Also Ask" data. Answers cite the factory values on this page.

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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