Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

2015-2021

All

All

All

All

(except Routan)

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2010245/26

6/4/20

46-19-01

Include model year 2021
vehicles.

2010245/25

10/17/19

46-19-01

Include model year 2020
vehicles.

2010245/24

1/10/2019

V461901

Include model year 2019
vehicles.

2010245/1

9/9/04

V460402

Original publication.

Technical Background
Vibration / Pulsation 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.

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Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

Production Solution
No production change required.

Service
Vehicle Inspection
Note:
Abide by ALL traffic laws and be mindful of the vehicles around you while operating the vehicle.
Step 1:
 Check and adjust the Tire pressure.
 Accelerate the vehicle to greater than 55 MPH (80 km/h).
 Apply the brakes firmly.
Step 2:
The following steps only apply to vehicles with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB):
 For vehicles equipped with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), DO NOT APPLY PARKING BRAKE
WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
 Affected rear brake discs will have uneven color across the friction surface. This will determine if the
rear discs need to be sanded.
 If it was determined that the rear brake discs need to be sanded: Clean the rear brake discs. Once
completed, road test the vehicle to determine if the noise/vibration was eliminated. If the
noise/vibration has not been eliminated, clean the front brake discs.
 If it was determined that the rear discs do not need to be sanded: Clean the front brake discs.
The following steps only 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 from the rear of the vehicle, clean the rear brake discs. Once
completed, road test the vehicle to determine if the noise/vibration was eliminated. If the
noise/vibration has not been eliminated, clean the front brake discs.
 If vibration or noise is only observed from the front of the vehicle, clean the front brake discs.

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Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

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).
 Using a micrometer, measure Brake Disc thickness. See appropriate Repair Manual in Elsa for
minimum brake disc thickness.
 Inspect all brake components for damage from outside influences.
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 counterclockwise 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.
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time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

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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other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any
time without notice. 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 otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.

Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

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.

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

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

2015-2021

All

All

VIN Range From VIN Range To

All
(except
Routan)

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type 1)

Service Number

Damage Code

HST

4650

0020

--

4653

0020

--

Parts Manufacturer

Damage Location
001 – Left
002 – Right
001 – Left
002 – Right

Passat,
CC/Tiguan/Eos/Touareg, and
Golf R/eGolf, Atlas/Atlas Cross
Sport/Arteon

WWO 2)

Jetta/Beetle/Beetle Cabrio, and
Golf/Golf SportWagen, Alltrack,
Tiguan LWB

3ME 2)

CC/Tiguan/Eos/Arteon
Front Brake Service Only

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time without notice. 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 otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.

Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Wheels

44052000 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Brake Carriers

46142050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Discs

46502050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front Discs and Pads 46503099 = 35 TU
OR
Rear Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Wheels

44052000 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Brake Carriers

46152050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Discs

46532050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Rear Discs and Pads 46503099 = 35 TU
OR
Front and Rear Brake Service
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Wheels

44052004 = See Elsa for latest time units
46142050 = See Elsa for latest time units

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

and
46152050 = See Elsa for latest time units
46502050 = See Elsa for latest time units

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

and
46532050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front and Rear Discs 46503099 = 50 TU
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other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any
time without notice. 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 otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.

Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

and Pads
OR
Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB
Front Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Wheels

44052000 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Brake Carriers

46142050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Discs

46502050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front Discs and Pads 46503099 = 35 TU
OR
Rear Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Wheels

44052000 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Brake Carriers

46152050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Rear
Discs

46532050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Rear Discs and Pads 46503099 = 35 TU
OR
Front and Rear Brake Service
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Wheels

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

44052004 = See Elsa for latest time units

46142050 = See Elsa for latest time units
and

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other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any
time without notice. 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 otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.

Technical Service Bulletin

46-19-01 - At PDI - Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking (U.S.
Only)

Transaction
No:

2010245/26

Release date:

6/4/2020

46152050 = See Elsa for latest time units
46502050 = See Elsa for latest time units
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
and Rear Discs

and
46532050 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Sanding Front and Rear Discs
46503099 = 50 TU
and Pads
OR
Passat
Front Brake Service Only
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front
Wheels

44052000 = See Elsa for latest time units

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall Front