VW Golf 7 2018 Brake System Workshop Manual

Get comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on servicing the brake system of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. This workshop manual delivers detailed technical data, safety procedures, system tests, component removal/installation instructions, and troubleshooting for ABS, brake hydraulics, calipers, vacuum systems, and more—perfect for professional technicians and DIY enthusiasts alike!

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Table of Contents

Technical data

Safety information

• Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test

Identification

• Allocation of PR number – brakes

Technical data

• Technical data for brakes

Brake test

• General information
• Checking vehicles with front-wheel drive
• Checking vehicles with four-wheel drive
• Checking parking brake

Anti-lock brake system

• General information
  • Repair instructions for repair work on ABS
• Overview of fitting locations
• Control unit and hydraulic unit
  • Assembly overview – control unit and hydraulic unit
  • Removing and installing control unit and hydraulic unit
  • Separating control unit from hydraulic unit
  • Fitting control unit to hydraulic unit
  • Connecting brake lines to hydraulic unit
• Sensors
  • Assembly overview – speed sensor on front axle
  • Assembly overview – speed sensor on rear axle
  • Removing and installing ESP sensor unit G419
  • Removing and installing speed sensors on front axle G45 / G47
  • Removing and installing speed sensors on rear axle G44 / G46
  • Checking ABS sensor ring

Brakes – mechanism

• Front brakes
  • Assembly overview – front brakes
  • Removing and installing brake pads/linings
  • Removing and installing brake caliper
• Rear brakes
  • Assembly overview – rear brakes
  • Removing and installing brake pads/linings
  • Removing and installing brake caliper
• Parking brake
  • Overview of fitting locations – parking brake
  • Removing and installing control unit for electromechanical parking brake J540
  • Removing and installing parking brake motor V282 / V283
• Brake pedal
  • Assembly overview – brake pedal
  • Removing and installing mounting bracket
  • Separating brake pedal from brake servo
  • Connecting brake pedal to brake servo
  • Removing and installing brake pedal

Brakes – hydraulics

• Front brake caliper
  • Assembly overview – front brake caliper
  • Removing and installing brake caliper piston
• Rear brake caliper
  • Assembly overview – rear brake caliper
  • Removing and installing protective cap
• Brake servo and brake master cylinder
  • Assembly overview – brake servo / brake master cylinder
  • Removing and installing brake light switch
  • Removing and installing brake servo
  • Removing and installing brake master cylinder
• Vacuum system
  • Assembly overview – vacuum pump
  • Checking non-return valve
  • Removing and installing vacuum sender G608
  • Removing and installing electric vacuum pump
  • Checking vacuum system
• Brake lines
  • Repairing brake lines
• Hydraulic system
  • General notes on brake fluid
  • Bleeding hydraulic system following standard procedure
  • Subsequent bleeding of hydraulic system
  • Testing for leaks