Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

2013-2015

All

All

All

All

All
(except Routan)

Condition
46 14 06 July 3, 2014 2015173 Supersedes T. B. V461403 dated April 2, 2014 to remove model year 2012
applicability and add model year 2015 applicability.
Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur:
• Brake pedal pulsation
• Vibration felt in vehicle body
• Steering wheel shakes

Technical Background
For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and
12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date.

Production Solution
No production change required.

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Service
Note:
All policies and procedures outlined in this technical bulletin also apply to sublet brake disc machining. Improperly
machined brake discs may cause brake pulsation/vibration after several months in service. The servicing facility
will be responsible for these failures.

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 Elsa.
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 are NOT serviceable. Parts must be replaced in
accordance with the Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual.

Disc Thickness Measuring
Technician must record the beginning thickness measurements on the back of
the repair order.
Each brake disc has the minimum allowed thickness cast, stamped or laseretched 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 at 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
specification after the machining process is completed in order to be re-used.
If the brake disc thickness measurement does not meet this requirement, then
replace the brake disc.

Brake Disc Machining
Note:
All brake discs must be machined.
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.
To ensure that a high quality brake disc finish is produced, brake lathe cutting tools must be maintained as
directed by the lathe or tool 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.

Technician must record the final thickness measurements on the back of the
repair order.
• Re-measure 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. 2599-2. 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). Do not replace
all 4 brake discs unless it is required.

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• 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.
• If brake disc exceed the 0.1mm specification replace the applicable brake
discs.

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)
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)

Code

4650

0013

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

WWO

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

3ME

2)

Parts Manufacturer
2)

On Car Lathe is available (All vehicles)
Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall

44052004 = 50 TU
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Front and Rear Wheels
46504699 = 120 TU
Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Disc
Resurfacing – On Vehicle

And
46534699 = 120 TU
Or

If On Car Lathe is unavailable:
CC, Tiguan, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat
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
46504699 = 160 TU

Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs
Machining

And
46534699 = 160 TU
OR
Touareg

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
46504699 = 160 TU

Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs
Machining

And
46534699 = 160 TU
OR
Eos

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

44052004 = 50 TU
46502050 = 90 TU

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

And
46532050 = 90 TU
46504699 = 160 TU

Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs
Machining

And
46534699 = 160 TU
OR
2013 – 2014 Golf

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

44052004 = 50 TU
46502050 = 90 TU

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

And
46532050 = 90 TU
46504699 = 160 TU

Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs
Machining

And
46534699 = 160 TU
OR
2015 Golf

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

44052004 = 50 TU

Labor Operation 3): Remove and Reinstall
Front Carriers

46142050 = 80 TU
46502050 = 10 TU

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

And
46532050 = 90 TU

Labor Operation 3): Front and Rear Discs
Machining

46504699 = 160 TU
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And
46534699 = 160 TU
Outside Labor: Sublet Machining

Sublet Machining not to exceed Elsa 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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