Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
All
(Except Routan)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2012-2013

All

All

All

All

Condition
46 13 01 April 1, 2013 2010245 Supersedes T. B. V461105 dated April 15, 2011 to adjust applicable model year to
2012 and 2013 models only.
Vibration or Noise When Braking, All Vehicles Except Routan (U.S. Only)

Technical Background
Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely
removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.

Note:
This Technical Bulletin only applies once at PDI. Please note that vehicles in dealer inventory should be
maintained per the recommended 30 days maintenance procedure to prevent excessive rust build up.

Tip:
For newer vehicles, within the first 6 months or 6000 miles (9656 km) of vehicle service, refer to brakes system
specifications in Elsaweb under: Chassis -> Brake Systems -> 00 General, Technical Data -> Specifications to
determine brake service required. For vehicles beyond 6 months or 6000 miles (9656 km) of service, this bulletin
is information only. See Technical Bulletin, instance number 2015173, subject matter “Brake disc, Pulsation” for
addition repair information.

Production Solution
No production change required.

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Service
Vehicle Inspection
Note:
Abide by ALL traffic laws and be mindful of the vehicles around you while operating the vehicle.
• Check and adjust tire pressure.
• Accelerate vehicle to greater than 55 MPH (80 km/h).
• Apply brake firmly.
Tip:
Vehicles requiring front disc cleaning will exhibit vibration and/or noise.

WARNING
For vehicle equipped with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), DO NOT APPLY PARKING BRAKE WHILE
VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Affected rear discs will have uneven color across the friction surface.
On vehicles with EPB, this will determine if rear discs need to be sanded.

The following steps apply to vehicles without Electronic Parking Brake (EPB):
• Accelerate vehicle to 30 MPH (50 km/h).
• Carefully apply parking brake.
If vibration or noise IS observed:
Clean all front and rear brake discs.
If vibration or noise IS NOT observed:
Clean only front discs.
Disassembly Inspection
• Remove wheels, disassemble brake calipers and remove brake disc. See appropriate Repair Manual for
vehicle you are servicing.
• Paint mark or scribe brake discs for reinstallation (Left/Right).
• Paint mark brake pads for reinstallation (Left/Right, Inner/Outer).
• Inspect all brake components for damage from outside influences.
• Using micrometer, measure brake disc thickness. See appropriate Repair Manual in ElsaWeb for minimum
brake disc thickness.
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Technical Bulletin
Brake Disc Surface Cleaning

Remove remaining corrosion protection coating or surface rust as
follows:
• Sand brake disc surfaces until clean metal is visible using 40-grit
sanding disc in a clockwise direction using leading edge of sanding
disc (1-2 minute per surface).

Replace sanding disc prior to moving to next brake disc surface.
To achieve a crosshatch pattern:

• Repeat sanding process using 80-grit sanding disc in a clockwise directio
Replace sanding disc prior to moving to next brake disc surface.
Clean all brake disc friction surfaces using soap and water solution.
Tip:

Brake discs must be free of dust and particles left behind due to the sanding

Deglaze and Clean Brake Pads
• Place 80-grit sand paper on flat hard surface.
• Carefully sand brake pads until the surface glazing is removed.
• Measure brake pad thickness using metric scale.
If any brake pad is equal to or less than 50 percent of original thickness of new
brake pads (excluding backing plate):
• Replace all 4 brake pads on axle you are servicing.

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Tip:
See appropriate Repair Manual in ElsaWeb for new brake pad thickness dimensions.
Reassembly
• Install brake discs, brake pads, brake calipers and wheels. See appropriate Repair Manual in ElsaWeb for
vehicle you are servicing.
• Road test vehicle to confirm vibration concern is corrected.

Warranty

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

All
(Except Routan)

Year(s)

Eng.
Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2012-2013

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

Service Number:

1)

Damage
Code

4650

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)

0020

Parts Manufacturer

2)

Eos, CC, Golf, Tiguan, Touareg

WWO

Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible

3ME

2)

Passat

TX6

2)

3)

Labor Operation : Sanding Front Discs and Pads 46503099 = 36 TU (Does not include brake disc
Only
removal or installation)
OR
3)

Labor Operation : Sanding Front Rear Discs and 46503099 = 50 TU (Does not include brake disc
Pads
removal or installation)
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Causal Part:

Select 46503099
Diagnostic Time

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 10 TU

4)

NO
YES

01210004 = 10 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2010245” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Quantity

6-inch Dual Action sander (Blue
Point® )

AT441A or equivalent

_

40-grit, 6-inch sanding disc (3M®)

9183NA or equivalent

4

80-grit sand paper

Obtain from local supplier

_

Micrometer (7mm-22mm)

_

_

Metric Scale (0mm-20mm)

_

_

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
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