Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2013-2014

All

All

All

All

All
(Except Routan)

Condition
46 14 01 January 29, 2014 2010245 Supersedes T. B. V461301 dated April 1, 2013 to adjust vehicle applicability
and include 2014 model year.
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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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 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 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 appropriate Repair Manual for
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 micrometer, measure brake disc thickness. See appropriate Repair Manual in ElsaWeb for minimum
brake disc thickness.
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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
direction using trailing edge of sanding disc.
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.

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Note:
Use one new 80 grit sand paper sheet per set of brake pads. .

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.

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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

2013-2014

All

All

All

All

All
(Except Routan)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated
in ElsaWeb (L/R)

Code
4650

0020

Parts Manufacturer

2013-2014

WWO

2)

Eos, CC, Tiguan, Touareg, Golf
2013-2014

3ME

2)

TX6

2)

Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
2013-2014
Passat
Eos, CC, Tiguan, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle, 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

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OR
Rear Brake Service Only
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

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Rear Brake Service Only