expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
FN3 brake calipers
0.87 in0.87 in22 mm
FS III brake calipers
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
0.87 in0.87 in22 mm
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
0.87 in0.87 in22 mm
All other modifications
0.75 in0.75 in19 mm
Front axle brake lining thickness
0.55 in0.55 in14 mm
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
All other modifications
2.13 in2.13 in54 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
10.04 in10.04 in255 mm
2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.10–2008.11)
10.04 in10.04 in255 mm
All other modifications
10.04 in10.04 in255 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
All other modifications
0.39 in0.39 in10 mm
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
All other modifications
0.31 in0.31 in8 mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
0.43 in0.43 in11 mm
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake piston diameter
All other modifications
1.5 in1.5 in38 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2003 Golf Hatchback. 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 Golf Hatchback 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.
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 Golf Hatchback 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 Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.