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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
PR codes 1LV, 1ZA, and 1ZB 1.02 ft
PR codes 1ZE and 1ZP 11.34 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CBFA engines 1.02 ft
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters CBTA engines 11.34 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters CBUA engines 11.34 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines 11.02 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters CCCA engines 11.34 in
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFB engines 11.34 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CPLA engines 1.02 ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
PR codes 1ZE and 1ZP 11.34 in
PR codes 1ZM and 1ZQ 11.02 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines 0.98 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CBFA engines 0.98 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters CBTA engines 0.98 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines 0.87 in
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFB engines 0.98 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CPLA engines 0.98 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
PR codes 1ZE and 1ZP 0.98 in
PR codes 1ZM and 1ZQ 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters CAVD engines 0.87 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CBFA engines 0.87 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-5 2.5 Liters CBTA engines 0.87 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.2 Liters CBZB engines 0.75 in
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 2.0 Liters CFFB engines 0.87 in
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CPLA engines 0.87 in
expand_moreAll other modifications
PR codes 1ZE and 1ZP 0.87 in
PR codes 1ZM and 1ZQ 0.75 in
Front axle brake lining thickness 0.55 in
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness 0.079 in
Front axle brake piston diameter 2.13 in
Rear axle brake disc diameter 10.71 in
Rear axle brake disc thickness 0.39 in
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness 0.31 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter 9.06 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit 9.11 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
With disc brake 0.47 in
With drum brake 0.2 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
With disc brake 0.079 in
With drum brake 0.098 in
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.5 in
Wheel brake cylinder diameter 0.79 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2016 Beetle A5 Convertible. Check pads and disks from time to time and replace them as they worn below minimum thickness allowed by Volkswagen.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle A5 Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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