The following description is for VW disc brakes, types «VW Mk. I» and «VW Mk. II». They differ in the thickness of the brake pads.
The mechanical hand-operated parking brake system acts on the rear wheels.
Table 23. Brake systems of cars VW Golf II/Jetta II
Model | brake caliper | Thickness of the outer brake disc | Rear brake disc thickness | ||
new | maximum allowable thickness | new | maximum allowable thickness | ||
40 kW 40 kW diesel 40 kW diesel with automatic gearbox) | VW Mk. I | 12 mm | 7 mm | 10 mm | 18 mm |
51-66 kW | VW Mk. II | 14 mm | 7 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm |
77-120 kW | VW Mk. II | 10 mm | 7 mm | 20 mm | 18 mm |
95-102 kW from 8.88 | GIRLING | 11 mm | 7 mm | 20 mm | 18 mm |
177-118 kW | GIRLING | 12 mm | 7 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
118 kW or more | GIRLING | 11 mm | 7 mm | 22 mm | 20 mm |
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