Brake system. General information Work on the brake system requires extreme cleanliness and precise working methods. If the necessary work experience is not available, then work with the brake system should be...
Front disc brake FS-II 1 - brake disc Be sure to replace both discs of the same bridge. To remove, first unscrew the caliper mount. Remove the brake disc from the wheel hub without using force, if...
Front disc brake FS-III 1 - brake disc Be sure to replace both discs of the same bridge. To remove, first unscrew the caliper mount. Remove the brake disc from the wheel hub without using force, if...
Removal and installation of front brake pads on POLO cars Brake caliper FS-II/FS-III Attention: Calipers of different designs are used on the front wheels of the car. Therefore, using the drawings, you should first find out what version...
Removal and installation of front brake pads of IBIZA cars Lucas brake caliper 3 - brake pads 4 - retaining springs for brake pads 5 - guide brake pads 6 - bolt with ribbed head, 125 Nm 7 - heat shield 8 - brake caliper housing 9 - hex...
Rear drum brake mechanism 1 - spring plate Turn 90°to remove. 2 - pressure spring 3 - brake shoe with lever for handbrake 4 - upper coupling spring If necessary, remove with VW special tool 3438. 5 - lower...
Rear disc brake mechanism 1 - Phillips head screw, 4 Nm 2 - brake disc Be sure to replace both discs of the same bridge. To remove, first unscrew the caliper mount. 3 - protective cap. Squeeze. 4 -...
Removal and installation of rear disc brake pads Note: The removal and installation of the rear disc brake pads is carried out in principle in the same way as for the front disc brake. Therefore, you should also read the chapter...
Checking the thickness of the brake discs Examination Mark the direction of tire rotation with an arrow. Loosen wheel bolts. Raise the car in front on the goats and remove the wheels. Attention: Strictly follow the...
Handbrake adjustment Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the rear wheel brakes, the handbrake adjustment is not required as part of maintenance. Adjustment is necessary after the following parts...
Removal and installation of the wheel brake cylinder Removing Remove the brake pads from the brake drum, see relevant chapter. Loosen the union nut of the brake pipe, do not unscrew the nut completely. Unscrew the 2 hexagon socket...
Removal of air from the brake system When handling brake fluid, the following instructions must be observed: Safety note Brake fluid is poisonous. Never suck out brake fluid by mouth through a hose. Pour brake fluid...
Removal and installation of a hose of a brake drive The brake lines connect the brake master cylinder to the four wheel brake cylinders. Caution: Rigid brake lines made of metal should be installed at a workshop, as some experience...
Checking the brake booster If an unusually high force is required on the brake pedal to achieve sufficient braking action, the brake booster must be checked. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal...
Handbrake Lever/Wiring Diagram 1 — facing of the lever of a manual brake Takes off moving forward. Use a screwdriver to press the locking plate -arrow- in the lower part of the handle or, respectively, use a...
Removal and installation of cable traction of a manual brake Removing Remove center console . Release the handbrake. Loosen adjusting nut -arrow- until the handbrake cable can be unhooked from the compensation clip. Safety note There is a...
Rear wheel bearing/hub Drum brake 1 - bridge beam 2 - a bolt with an internal hexagon in the head, 8 Nm 3 - ABS speed sensor Before installing the sensor, clean the inside of the hole and grease with...