2005 Volkswagen Bora Wagon First generation Brake System Specifications

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Condition Value
Brake drum on the rear axle 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 (2002.5–2005.5) 1.02 ft
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2001.5–2005.5) 11.34 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 vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (2002.5–2005.5) 0.98 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2001.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 0.98 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.5–2005.5) 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 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2002.5–2005.5) 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) 0.79 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2001.5–2005.5) 0.79 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 (2001.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (2002.5–2005.5) 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
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2001.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (2002.5–2005.5) 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
2.3 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 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 (2002.5–2005.5) 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 (1999.5–2005.5) 0.79 in
All other modifications 0.28 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2001.9–2005.5) 9.06 in
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2004.7–2005.5) 9.06 in
All other modifications 7.87 in
expand_moreRear axle brake drum diameter wear limit
PR code 1KG 9.09 in
PR code 1KN 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 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
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 2005 Bora Wagon. 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 2005 Volkswagen Bora Wagon 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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