Brake system of car VW Golf 1, petrol

General information about the brake system
The Golf, Jetta and Scirocco vehicles are equipped with a dual-circuit brake system with a diagonal separation of the circuits, i.e. each circuit includes one front brake and a...

Tool and equipment
In addition to the tools listed in chapter " Basic rules for work ", to perform the operations described in this chapter, you will need the following: Brake hose clamp - to...

Hydraulic brake system
Repair of parts of the hydraulic system is carried out in conditions of absolute cleanliness (parts on the outside must be free of dirt and grease). Wash all parts in ethyl or...

Bleeding the brake system (air removal)
Bleed the brake system after any operations associated with a violation of the tightness of the system or if air enters the system (determined by "soft" brake pedals). If during...

Front brake calipers (Teves)
Pad replacement Replace brake pads when they are worn to the minimum allowable thickness (7 mm including the metal base of the shoe) or if they cause brake failure. To maintain...

Front brake calipers (Girling)
Pad replacement Basically repairing the Girling caliper is done in the same way as described above for the Teves caliper, but removing and installing the brake pads is as follows:...

Front brake calipers (VW Mk II)
Pad replacement Caliper repair is basically carried out in the same way as described above. The operations for removing and installing brake pads are as follows: 1. Remove the...

Replacing the rear drum brake pads
Replace drum brake pads when worn to the minimum allowable thickness (the total thickness of the block is not less than 5 mm), or if they cause the brakes to malfunction. You can...

Rear brake cylinders
Replacement of seals For inspection and replacement of seals, the wheel cylinder does not have to be removed from the brake shield. Removal of the cylinder is necessary only for...

Master brake cylinder
Master Cylinder Replacement - Power Brake Models 1. Before removing the master cylinder, remove the brake fluid from the reservoir by sucking it out with a siphon or opening the...

Servo brake booster
The servo amplifier cannot be repaired, and in the event of a malfunction, it is replaced as a single unit. Examination Stop the engine, put the transmission in neutral and apply...

Brake pressure regulator
The regulator changes the pressure in the rear brake circuit depending on the vehicle load. The regulator is attached to the bracket on the bottom of the body and is connected to...

Hand brake
The handbrake mechanism consists of a handbrake handle located between the front seats and two cables, each connected to the rear brake. Handbrake adjustment is carried out on the...

Possible malfunctions of the brake system
Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and methods of elimination.

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