2012 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation facelift Brake System Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Brake drum on the rear axle machining size | 7.91 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 11.34 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 1.02 ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 11.34 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 11.34 in |
All other modifications | 10.08 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 0.98 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 0.98 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 0.98 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 0.98 in |
All other modifications | 0.87 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 0.87 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 0.87 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 0.87 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 0.87 in |
All other modifications | 0.75 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 0.51 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 0.51 in |
All other modifications | 0.55 in |
Front axle brake lining minimal thickness | 0.079 in |
All other modifications | 2.13 in |
Rear axle brake disc diameter | 9.13 in |
Rear axle brake disc thickness | 0.35 in |
Rear axle minimal brake disc thickness | 0.28 in |
Rear axle brake drum diameter | 7.87 in |
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit | 7.93 in |
1.2 12V with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 68 HP at 5400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.5–2009.11) | 0.2 in |
1.4 (2005.6–2009.11) | 0.45 in |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.5–2009.11) | 0.45 in |
1.4 TDI with diesel straight-3 1.4 L 68 HP at 4000 RPM, 155 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2005.4–2009.11) | 0.2 in |
With disc brake | 0.45 in |
With drum brake | 0.2 in |
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11) | 0.2 in |
All other modifications | 0.47 in |
With disc brake | 0.079 in |
With drum brake | 0.098 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 1.5 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 1.5 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 1.5 in |
All other modifications | 1.34 in |
Wheel brake cylinder diameter | 0.69 in |
Brake system is the most important system in your 2012 Polo 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 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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2012 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations
In 2012 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.