3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 237 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (2002.4–)
1.1 in1.1 in28 mm
3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.4–)
1.1 in1.1 in28 mm
5.0 V10 TDI 4motion with diesel V10 4.9 L 308 HP, 750 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.11–)
1.26 in1.26 in32 mm
6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 444 HP engine (2005.5–)
1.26 in1.26 in32 mm
All other modifications
1.22 in1.22 in31 mm
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.4–)
0.51 in0.51 in13 mm
5.0 V10 TDI 4motion with diesel V10 4.9 L 308 HP, 750 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.11–)
0.43 in0.43 in10.9 mm
6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 444 HP engine (2005.5–)
0.43 in0.43 in10.9 mm
All other modifications
0.55 in0.55 in14 mm
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 237 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (2002.4–)
1.69 in1.69 in43 mm
3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.4–)
1.69 in1.69 in43 mm
expand_more5.0 V10 TDI 4motion with diesel V10 4.9 L 308 HP, 750 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.11–)
Large piston
1.1 in1.1 in28 mm
Small piston
1.26 in1.26 in32 mm
expand_more6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 444 HP engine (2005.5–)
Large piston
1.1 in1.1 in28 mm
Small piston
1.26 in1.26 in32 mm
All other modifications
1.65 in1.65 in42 mm
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 237 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (2002.4–)
11.02 in11.02 in280 mm
3.2 V6 with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.4–)
11.02 in11.02 in280 mm
5.0 V10 TDI 4motion with diesel V10 4.9 L 308 HP, 750 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2002.11–)
1.1 ft1.1 ft335 mm
6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 414 HP engine (2002.4–)
1.1 ft1.1 ft335 mm
6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 444 HP engine (2005.5–)
1.1 ft1.1 ft335 mm
6.0 W12 4motion with gasoline W12 6.0 L 444 HP engine (2005.5–)
1.1 ft1.1 ft335 mm
All other modifications
1.02 ft1.02 ft310 mm
Rear axle brake disc thickness
0.87 in0.87 in22 mm
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness
0.79 in0.79 in20 mm
Rear axle brake lining thickness
0.46 in0.46 in11.66 mm
Rear axle minimal brake lining thickness
0.079 in0.079 in2 mm
Rear axle brake piston diameter
1.69 in1.69 in43 mm
Brake system is the most important system in your 2010 Phaeton. 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 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Phaeton 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 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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