V461603 2015173

Technical Bulletin
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(except Routan)
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2014-2015
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2016
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46 16 03 March 8, 2016 2015173 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V461506 dated September 25, 2015 to include
model year 2016 Passat.
Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur:
 Brake pedal pulsation
 Vibration felt in vehicle body
 Steering wheel shakes
Technical Background
For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000
and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
Note:
All policies and procedures outlined in this technical bulletin also apply to sublet brake disc machining.
Improperly machined brake discs may cause brake pulsation/vibration after several months in service. The
servicing facility will be responsible for these failures.
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Procedure:
 Remove wheels and separate brake calipers from carrier as outlined in Repair Manual Group 44 – Wheels,
Tires, Vehicle Alignment and Group 46 – Brakes – Mechanical components in Elsa.
Brake Disc Inspection
A detailed brake disc inspection is needed to determine if the brake disc should be machined or replaced.
 Inspect brake disc friction surfaces on both sides of the brake disc for:
 Severe discoloration (bluing)
 High heat surface damage (raised hard spots)
 Visible cracks
Brake discs showing any of the above described conditions are NOT serviceable. Parts must be replaced in
accordance with the Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual.
Disc Thickness Measuring
Technician must record the beginning thickness
measurements on the back of the repair order.
Each brake disc has the minimum allowed
thickness cast, stamped or laser-etched into the
disc hub.
 Measure the brake disc thickness in 4 locations using either the Pro Cut International™ disc thickness
measuring tool Part No. 50-902 or the Hunter Engineering Company disc thickness measuring tool Part No.
25-99-2. Measurements MUST be taken at the same distance from the brake disc outer circumference to
ensure consistency.
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Note:
The brake disc thickness measurement must
exceed the minimum specification after the
machining process is completed in order to be reused. If the brake disc thickness measurement
does not meet this requirement, then replace the
brake disc.
Brake Disc Machining
Note:
All brake discs must be machined.
Recommended on-car brake lathes are either the PRO-CUT International ™ PFM 9.0, or the Hunter Engineering
Company model OCL 400. This design of brake lathe will produce a surface quality which will provide proper
brake performance without a brake pad to brake disc break-in period.
To ensure that a high quality brake disc finish is produced, brake lathe cutting tools must be maintained as
directed by the lathe or tool manufacturer.
 Follow the brake lathe manufacturer’s
instructions for set-up and machining.
 Wash the brake disc with a soap and water
solution upon completion of resurfacing to
remove all machining particles.
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Technician must record the final thickness
measurements on the back of the repair order.
 Re-measure brake disc thickness in 4 locations
using either the Pro Cut International™ disc
thickness measuring tool Part No. 50-902 or the
Hunter Engineering Company disc thickness
measuring tool Part No. 25-99-2. If recorded
brake disc measurement is less than the
minimum thickness, the brake disc MUST be
replaced.
Note:
Always replace brake discs in pairs (front axle or rear axle). Do not replace all 4 brake discs unless it is required.
 Measure brake disc lateral run out using Pro Cut
Disc Lateral run out measuring kit Part No. 50700FC or the Hunter Disc Lateral run out
measuring kit Part No. 25-128-2 with a dial
indicator.
 Run out must not exceed 0.1mm.
 If brake disc exceed the 0.1mm specification
replace the applicable brake discs.
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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
All
(except Routan)
All
Claim Type:
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
2014-2015
All
All
All
All
2016
All
All
All
All
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
SAGA Coding
Damage Location
Damage
Service Number
Code
4650
0013
HST
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
MY14 Golf, MY14-16 Passat,
MY14-16 CC/Tiguan/Eos/Touareg,
and MY15-16 Golf R/eGolf
WWO 2)
MY14 Jetta SportWagen, MY14-16
Jetta/Beetle/Beetle Cabrio, and
MY15-16 Golf/Golf SportWagen
3ME 2)
Parts Manufacturer
On Car Lathe is available (All vehicles)
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Disc
Resurfacing – On Vehicle
44052004 = 50 TU
46504699 = 120 TU
And
46534699 = 120 TU
Or
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If On Car Lathe is unavailable:
MY14-16 CC/Tiguan/Eos
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
44052004 = 50 TU
46142050 = 90 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Carriers
And
46152050 = 90 TU
46502050 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Discs
And
46532050 = 10 TU
46504699 = 160 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs Machining
And
46534699 = 160 TU
Or
MY14 Jetta SportWagen, MY14-16 Passat, and MY14-16 Jetta/Beetle/Beetle Carbio
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
44052004 = 50 TU
46502050 = 70 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Discs
And
46532050 = 70 TU
46504699 = 160 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs Machining
And
46534699 = 160 TU
Or
MY14-16 Touareg
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
44052004 = 50 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
46502050 = 110 TU
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Rear Discs
And
46532050 = 90 TU
46504699 = 160 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs Machining
And
46534699 = 160 TU
Or
MY15-16 Golf SportWagen
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
44052004 = 50 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Carrier
46142050 = 80 TU
46502050 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Discs
And
46532050 = 90 TU (includes carrier)
46504699 = 160 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs Machining
And
46534699 = 160 TU
Or
MY14 Golf
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
44052004 = 50 TU
46142050 = 90 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Carrier
And
46152050 = 80 TU
46502050 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Discs
And
46532050 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs Machining
46504699 = 160 TU
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And
46534699 = 160 TU
Or
MY15-16 Golf/Golf R/eGolf
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Wheels
44052004 = 50 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Carrier
46142050 = 80 TU
46502050 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front and
Rear Discs
And
46532050 = 90 TU (carrier included)
46504699 = 160 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs Machining
And
46534699 = 160 TU
Outside Labor: Sublet Machining
Sublet Machining not to exceed Elsa SRT
Causal Part:
Select Labor
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Road Test
01210002 = 10 TU
YES
01210004 = 10 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2015173” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with Elsa updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.
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Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
Description
Part No:
Quantity
Pro Cut ™ Disc Thickness
Measuring Tool
50-902
1
Hunter Disc Thickness Measuring
Tool
25-99-2
1
Pro Cut Disc Lateral Run out
Measuring Tool
50-700FC
1
Hunter Disc Lateral Run out
Measuring Tool
25-128-2
1
PRO-CUT International ™PFM 9.0
PCIPFM90VW
1
Hunter Engineering Company
Model OCL 400
HUNOCL400VW
1
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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