2003 Volkswagen Bora Sedan First generation Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
Rear axle first brake drum machining size 7.93 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 11.34 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.3–2005.5) 1.02 ft
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5) 10.08 in
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.10–2005.5) 10.08 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 1.02 ft
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.5) 1.02 ft
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5) 1.02 ft
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.5) 1.02 ft
All other modifications 11.02 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.98 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.3–2005.5) 0.98 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 0.98 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.98 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.98 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.98 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.3–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) 0.87 in
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.87 in
All other modifications 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
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1999.2–2005.5) 9.41 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.3–2005.5) 10.08 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) 9.41 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 10.08 in
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 10.08 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5) 10.08 in
All other modifications 9.13 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.3–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.87 in
All other modifications 0.35 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.3–2005.5) 0.79 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 0.79 in
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.5) 0.79 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.5) 0.79 in
All other modifications 0.28 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter 9.06 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit 9.09 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
With drum brake 0.22 in
With disc brake 0.45 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
With disc brake 0.079 in
With drum brake 0.098 in
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1999.2–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.5–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.5–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (2000.5–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.5) 1.61 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5) 1.61 in
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.4–2005.5) 1.61 in
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.4–2005.5) 1.61 in
All other modifications 1.5 in
expand_moreWheel brake cylinder diameter
PR code 1KG 0.81 in
All other modifications 0.75 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 2003 Bora Sedan. 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 2003 Volkswagen Bora Sedan 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.

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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 Bora Sedan 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 2003 Volkswagen Bora Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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