Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

2011-2013

All

All

All

All

All
(except Routan)

Condition
46 13 03 May 22, 2013 2015173 Supersedes T. B. V461302 dated April 19, 2013 to update rear disc brake turn
labor operation in warranty table.
Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)

When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur:
• Brake pedal may pulsate
• Vibration may be felt in vehicle body
• Steering wheel may shake
Note:
The procedure as follows outlines the recommended repair process for brake vibration/pulsation concerns.

Technical Background
For brake vibration / pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 months / 6000 miles and 12
months / 12,000 miles of the warranty in service date.
Note:
Vehicles between 0 and 6 months / 6000 miles in service are NOT eligible for brake disc machining. For braking
vibration complaints on these vehicles, see Technical Bulletin subject matter, “Vibration or Noise When Braking”,
instance number 2010245.
Vehicles after 12 months / 12,000 miles in service are not eligible for brake disc machining.

Production Solution
No production change required.

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Service
Note:
BEFORE machining brake discs, the technician must record the beginning thickness measurement on the back of
the repair order followed by the ending thickness measurement upon completion of machining process. All policies
and procedures outlined in this technical bulletin also apply to sublet brake disc machining.
Improperly machined brake discs may cause brake pulsation after several months in service.
The servicing facility will be responsible for failures described above.

Procedure:
• Remove wheels and separate brake calipers from carrier as outlined in Repair Manual Group 44 – Wheels,
Tires, Vehicle Alignment and Group 46 – Brakes – Mechanical components in ElsaWeb.
Brake Disc Inspection
A detailed brake disc inspection is needed to determine if the brake disc should be machined or replaced.
• Inspect brake disc friction surfaces on both sides of the brake disc for:
• Severe discoloration (bluing)
• High heat surface damage (raised hard spots)
• Visible cracks

Brake discs showing any of the above described conditions MUST be replaced.

Disc Thickness Measuring
Each brake disc has the minimum allowed thickness cast, stamped or
laser-etched into the disc hub.
• Measure the brake disc thickness in 4 locations using either the Pro
Cut International™ disc thickness measuring tool Part No. 50-902 or
the Hunter Engineering Company disc thickness measuring tool Part
No. 25-99-2 . Measurements MUST be taken the same distance
from the brake disc outer circumference to ensure consistency.

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Note:
The brake disc thickness measurement must exceed the minimum
thickness specification after the machining process is completed in
order to be reused.

Brake Disc Machining
Tip:
Brake discs must be machined in pairs (front axle and / or rear axle).
Recommended on-car brake lathes are either the PRO-CUT International ™ PFM 9.0, or the Hunter Engineering
Company model OCL 400. This design of brake lathe will produce a surface quality which will provide proper brake
performance without a brake pad to brake disc break-in period.
Note:
To ensure that a high quality brake disc finish is produced, brake lathe cutting tools must be maintained as
directed by the lathe manufacturer.

• Follow the brake lathe manufacturer’s instructions for set-up and
machining.
• Wash the brake disc with a soap and water solution upon completion
of resurfacing to remove all machining particles.

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• Re-measure brake disc thickness in 4 locations using either the Pro
Cut disc thickness measuring tool Part No. 50-902 or the Hunter disc
thickness measuring tool Part No. 25-99-2, to verify that minimum
thickness is still exceeded. If recorded brake disc measurement is
less than the minimum thickness, the brake disc MUST be replaced.
Note:
Always replace brake discs in pairs (front axle or rear axle).

• Measure brake disc lateral run out using Pro Cut Disc Lateral run out
measuring kit Part No. 50-700FC or the Hunter Disc Lateral run out
measuring kit Part No. 25-128-2 with a dial indicator.
• Run out must not exceed 0.1mm.

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

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2011-2013

All

All

All

All

All
(Except Routan)
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

SAGA Coding
Damage Location
Damage
Service Number:

HST

(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in ElsaWeb
(L/R)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in ElsaWeb
(L/R)

Code

4650

0013

4653

0013

Parts Manufacturer

Eos, CC, Golf, Tiguan, Touareg

WWO

Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle,
Beetle Convertible

3ME

Passat

TX6

2)

2)

2)

On Car Lathe is available:
3)

46504699 = 120 TU

3)

46534699 = 120 TU

Labor Operation : Front Disc Resurfacing-On
Vehicle
Labor Operation : Rear Disc Resurfacing-On
Vehicle

If On Car Lathe is unavailable:
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3)

46502050 = 70 TU

3)

46504650 = 160 TU

3)

46532050 = 70 TU

3)

46532050 = 90 TU

3)

46534650 = 160 TU

Labor Operation : Remove and Install Brake Disc,
Front
Labor Operation : Front Brake Disc Turn
Labor Operation : Remove and Install Brake Disc,
Rear (All EXCEPT Touareg)
Labor Operation : Remove and Install Brake Disc,
Rear (Touareg ONLY)
Labor Operation : Rear Brake Disc Turn
(Jetta, Tiguan, Jetta SportWagen, Touareg)
3)

Labor Operation : Rear Brake Disc Turn

46534699 = 160 TU

(Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Eos, CC)
Outside Labor: Sublet Machining

Sublet Machining not to exceed ElsaWeb SRT

Causal Part:

Select Labor
Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Road Test

01210002 = 10 TU

YES

01210004 = 10 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2015173” 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 Policy Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.

Description

Part No:

Quantity

Pro Cut ™ Disc Thickness
Measuring Tool

50-902

1

Hunter Disc Thickness Measuring
Tool

25-99-2

1

Pro Cut Disc Lateral Run out
Measuring Tool

50-700FC

1

Hunter Disc Lateral Run out
Measuring Tool

25-128-2

1

PRO-CUT International ™PFM 9.0

PCIPFM90VW

1

Hunter Engineering Company
Model OCL 400

HUNOCL400VW

1

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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reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a
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