Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Rear brakes

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / Technical data / Identification / Rear brakes

The type of brake system installed in the vehicle is indicated among other things by the corresponding PR number on the vehicle data sticker.

The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel well and in the service schedule.

–	The relevant information on the installed braking system can also be viewed in the ELSA/vehicle-specific notes.

In this example the rear brake “1KU” is installed in the vehicle.

Allocation → Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

The following table explains the PR numbers. These are important for the brake caliper/brake disc and brake pads.

Rear brakes

Engine	PR No.	Rear brakes
1.2 l - 63 kW TSI	1KE	FNc-M38 (15”)
1.2 l - 77 kW TSI
1.4 l - 90 kW TSI
1.4 l - 103 kW TSI
1.6 l - 66; 77; 81 kW TDI
2.0 l - 110 kW TDI
2.0 l - 135 kW TDI	1KE / 1KV ²⁾
2.0 l - 162 kW TSI	1KV
2.0 l - 169 kW TSI	1KJ	FNc-M42 (17”)
2.0 l - 206; 213, 221 kW TSI	1KY

²⁾ optional

Front brakes

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Technical data

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