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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN 4MOTION (3B3) W8-4.0L (BDP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) W8-4.0L (BDP)

System Specifications

2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) W8-4.0L (BDP)SECTION System Specifications


Front Brakes
With FN3 Caliper
Diameter 282.5 mm (11.122 in.)
Thickness 25 mm (0.984 in.)
Wear Limit 23 mm (0.905 in.)

With HP-2 Caliper
Diameter 321 mm (12.637 in.)
Thickness 30 mm (1.181 in.)
Wear Limit 28 mm (1.102 in.)
NOTE! Some parts may be incorrectly stamped 27 mm for wear limit.

With 2FN Caliper
Diameter 334 mm (13.149 in.)
Thickness 32 mm (1.259 in.)
Wear Limit 30 mm (1.181 in.)

Rear Brakes
With All Wheel Drive (AWD) Except 15"
Diameter (16" wheels) 256 mm (10.178 in.)
Diameter (17" wheels) 269 mm (10.590 in.)
Thickness 22 mm (0.866 in.)
Wear Limit 20 mm (0.787 in.)

With 15" All Wheel Drive (AWD) Wheels
Diameter 255 mm (10.039 in.)
Thickness 10 mm (0.393 in.)
Wear Limit 8 mm (0.314 in.)

With 15" & 16" Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Wheels
Diameter 245 mm (9.645 in.)
Thickness 10 mm (0.393 in.)
Wear Limit 8 mm (0.314 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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