I want to replace the rear brake discs and pads on my EOS 2.0 TSI, manufactured in 2006.
I've done this many times before with other vehicles, but now I'm facing a small problem.
So far, I have always removed the brake caliper, taken off the pads, and after loosening the M5 screw (?), the brake disc could be relatively easily slid off. I have never had to remove the brake caliper bracket.
The EOS now has brake discs with a diameter of approximately 280mm, which are not easy to remove, so the brake caliper bracket needs to be removed. Now my question: Can the bracket be removed with 2 screws (what size)? Or, to remove the caliper, does the wheel bearing also need to be replaced? Do I actually need new wheel bearings in that case, or can the old ones be reinstalled?
Best regards,
Gruß Thomas
VW EOS 2,0 TSI; BWA; Bj. 06/2006
September 2020 ca. 180.000km
VW Bora Variant, AJM, Bj. 04/2001
04/2016 verkauft mit 378.000km
Saddle off, saddle bracket removed, disc out. Put the new one in and reassemble in reverse order .
The is an M12 internal Torx screw, but the washer should be 282mm instead of 280mm.
The brackets should be fastened with M8 screws.
Screw into/onto the washer is an M6 .
The brake caliper bracket should always be removed, as this allows you to verschandeln it better, including the mounting for the stones, using a vise. }