Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2013-2015

All

All

All

All

All
(Except Routan)

Condition
46 14 05 July 3, 2014 2010245 Supersedes T. B. V461401 dated January 29, 2014 to include 2015 model year
applicability.
Vibration or Noise When Braking (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.

Production Solution
No production change required.

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Technical Bulletin
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, rear, or both disc cleaning will exhibit vibration and/or noise.

WARNING
For vehicles 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 the front brake discs, the rear brake discs, or both the front and rear brake discs depending on the location
of the observed vibration/noise.
Disassembly Inspection
• Remove wheels, disassemble brake calipers, and remove brake disc. See the appropriate Repair Manual for
the vehicle you are servicing.
• Paint mark 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 a micrometer, measure brake disc thickness. See appropriate Repair Manual in Elsa 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 leading
edge of 40-grit sanding disc in a clockwise direction (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 trailing edge of 80-grit sanding
disc in a clockwise direction.
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 process.
Deglaze and Clean Brake Pads
• Place 80-grit sand paper on flat hard surface.
• Carefully sand brake pads until the surface glazing is removed.

Note:
Use one new 80 grit sand paper sheet per set of brake pads.
Tip:
See appropriate Repair Manual in Elsa for new brake pad thickness dimensions.

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Technical Bulletin
Reassembly
• Install brake discs, brake pads, brake calipers, and wheels. See appropriate Repair Manual in Elsa for vehicle
you are servicing.
• Road test vehicle to confirm vibration or noise concern is corrected.

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Technical Bulletin
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

2013-2015

All

All

All

All

All
(Except
Routan)

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Service Number

Damage Code

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

4650

0020

--

Use applicable when
indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

Parts Manufacturer

Passat, Eos, CC, Tiguan, Touareg,
2013 – 2014 Golf

WWO

Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle
Convertible, 2015 Golf

3ME

2)

2)

CC, Tiguan, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat
Front Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Wheels Only

44052000 = 30 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Discs Only

46502050 = 70 TU

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front Discs and Pads
Only

46503099 = 35 TU
OR

Rear Brake Service Only
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Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Wheels Only

44052000 = 30 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Discs Only

46532050 = 70 TU

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Rear Discs and Pads
Only

46503099 = 35 TU
OR

Front and Rear Brake Service
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Wheels

44052004 = 50 TU
46502050 = 70 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Discs

and
46532050 = 70 TU

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front and Rear Discs
and Pads

46503099 = 50 TU
OR

Touareg
Front Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Wheels Only

44052000 = 30 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Discs Only

46502050 = 70 TU

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front Discs and Pads
Only

46503099 = 35 TU
OR

Rear Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Wheels Only

44052000 = 30 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear

46532050 = 90 TU

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Discs Only
Labor Operation 3): Sanding Rear Discs and Pads
Only

46503099 = 35 TU
OR

Front and Rear Brake Service
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Wheels

44052004 = 50 TU
46502050 = 70 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Discs

and
46532050 = 90 TU

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front and Rear Discs
and Pads

46503099 = 50 TU
OR
Eos