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Condition Value
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 10.08 in
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 10.08 in
1.6 Total Flex with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2001.2–2005.6) 10.08 in
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5) 10.08 in
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 1.02 ft
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 11.34 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 11.34 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 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 (1999.3–2005.6) 1.02 ft
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.1 ft
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.1 ft
All other modifications 11.02 in
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1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 0.98 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 0.98 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) 0.98 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 0.98 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 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 (1999.3–2005.6) 0.98 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 0.98 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.26 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.26 in
All other modifications 0.87 in
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1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 0.87 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 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 (2000.11–2005.6) 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 (2000.2–2005.6) 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 (2000.11–2005.6) 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 (2000.5–2005.6) 0.87 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 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 (1999.3–2005.6) 0.87 in
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 0.87 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.18 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.18 in
All other modifications 0.75 in
Front axle brake lining thickness 0.55 in
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness 0.079 in
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3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.65 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 1.65 in
All other modifications 2.13 in
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1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6) 9.13 in
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6) 9.41 in
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 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 (2000.11–2005.6) 9.41 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 10.08 in
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 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 (1999.3–2005.6) 10.08 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 10.08 in
All other modifications 9.13 in
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1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 0.87 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 0.87 in
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 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 (1999.3–2005.6) 0.87 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 0.87 in
All other modifications 0.35 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 0.79 in
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 0.79 in
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 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 (1999.3–2005.6) 0.79 in
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) 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 (1998.5–2005.6) 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 (1997.8–2005.6) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 1.61 in
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 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 (2000.11–2005.6) 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 (2000.2–2005.6) 1.61 in
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6) 1.61 in
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 3750 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5) 1.61 in
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5) 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 (2000.10–2005.6) 1.61 in
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6) 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 2004 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 2004 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.

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 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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 2004 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.

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