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Condition Value
Brake drum on the rear axle machining size 10.61 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc diameter
PR code 1LA 10.24 in
expand_morePR code 1LB
FN3 brake calipers 11.81 in
FNR brake calipers 1.03 ft
PR code 1LE 11.02 in
PR code 1LP 11.1 in
PR code 1LU 11.02 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc thickness
PR code 1LA 0.63 in
PR code 1LB 1.02 in
PR code 1LE 0.94 in
PR code 1LP 0.71 in
PR code 1LU 0.94 in
expand_moreFront axle brake disc minimal thickness
PR code 1LA 0.51 in
PR code 1LB 0.87 in
PR code 1LE 0.79 in
PR code 1LP 0.59 in
PR code 1LU 0.79 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining thickness
PR code 1LA 0.53 in
expand_morePR code 1LB
FN3 brake calipers 0.49 in
FNR brake calipers 0.55 in
PR code 1LE 0.51 in
PR code 1LP 0.53 in
PR code 1LU 0.53 in
expand_moreFront axle brake lining minimal thickness
expand_moreWith backing plate
expand_morePR code 1LB
FN3 brake calipers 0.31 in
FNR brake calipers 0.28 in
Without backing plate 0.079 in
expand_moreFront axle brake piston diameter
PR code 1LB 2.24 in
PR code 1LE 2.13 in
PR code 1LP 2.13 in
PR code 1LU 2.24 in
Maximum lateral run-out of front axle brake disc 0.0031 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc diameter
PR code 2E2 11.02 in
PR code 2E3 11.57 in
expand_moreRear axle brake disc thickness
PR code 2E2 (With 15" rims) 0.47 in
PR code 2E3 (With 16" rims) 0.53 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake disc thickness
PR code 2E2 (With 15" rims) 0.39 in
PR code 2E3 (With 16" rims) 0.45 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter 10.55 in
Rear axle brake drum diameter wear limit 10.61 in
expand_moreRear axle brake lining thickness
With drum brake 0.25 in
expand_moreWith disc brake
PR code 2E2 0.45 in
PR code 2E3 0.53 in
expand_moreRear axle minimal brake lining thickness
With drum brake 0.039 in
expand_moreWith disc brake
PR code 2E3 0.33 in
With backing plate
PR code 2E2 0.079 in
Without backing plate
Rear axle brake piston diameter 1.5 in
Wheel brake cylinder diameter 0.81 in

Brake system is the most important system in your 1990 Transporter Box Van. 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 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van 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 Transporter Box Van 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 1990 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1990 Volkswagen Transporter Box Van generations

In 1990 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Box Van. Brake system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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