Brake system of car Volkswagen Beetle 1
General description of the braking system
The vehicle's service brake system consists of a master cylinder, disc or drum brakes on the front wheels, and drum brakes on the rear wheels. The brake system is dual-circuit,...
The vehicle's service brake system consists of a master cylinder, disc or drum brakes on the front wheels, and drum brakes on the rear wheels. The brake system is dual-circuit,...
Checking the thickness of the friction linings of disc brakes
The thickness of the friction linings of disc brakes can be checked with the wheel installed using special tool VW 136. If this tool is not available, proceed as follows. Loosen...
The thickness of the friction linings of disc brakes can be checked with the wheel installed using special tool VW 136. If this tool is not available, proceed as follows. Loosen...
Removal and installation of friction linings of disc brakes
Removing Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheel. Remove the cotter pins from the bracket, remove the bracket and remove the...
Removing Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove wheel. Remove the cotter pins from the bracket, remove the bracket and remove the...
Checking the thickness of the friction linings of drum brakes
Raise the front of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the rubber plugs from the brake shield (see arrow), shine a flashlight into the holes formed and check the thickness...
Raise the front of the vehicle and place it on stands. Remove the rubber plugs from the brake shield (see arrow), shine a flashlight into the holes formed and check the thickness...
Drum brake adjustment
Too much free play on the brake pedal (it must be measured every 7500 km of run) drum brakes (both rear and front) need to be regulated. Raise the front of the vehicle and place...
Too much free play on the brake pedal (it must be measured every 7500 km of run) drum brakes (both rear and front) need to be regulated. Raise the front of the vehicle and place...
Removal and installation of front brake pads
Removing Remove brake drum. Using pliers, press the pressure spring, grab the pin from behind and turn so that it can be removed. Using pliers, remove the left brake shoe spring...
Removing Remove brake drum. Using pliers, press the pressure spring, grab the pin from behind and turn so that it can be removed. Using pliers, remove the left brake shoe spring...
Details of front suspension brakes on torsion bars
Details of front suspension brakes on torsion bars: 1 - wheel hub cap; 2 - clamping nut; 3 - brake drum (set to original position before removing); 4 - adjusting bolt; 5 -...
Details of front suspension brakes on torsion bars: 1 - wheel hub cap; 2 - clamping nut; 3 - brake drum (set to original position before removing); 4 - adjusting bolt; 5 -...
Details of front suspension brakes on shock absorber struts
Details of front suspension brakes on shock absorber struts: 1 - wheel hub cap; 2 - clamping nut; 3 - brake drum (set to original position before assembly); 4 - 50 Nm (5.0 kgcm);...
Details of front suspension brakes on shock absorber struts: 1 - wheel hub cap; 2 - clamping nut; 3 - brake drum (set to original position before assembly); 4 - 50 Nm (5.0 kgcm);...
Rear wheel brake — design description
Rear wheel brake: 1 - castellated nut (350 Nm (35 kgcm). The vehicle must be on the ground when loosening and tightening. For locking, use a new cotter pin; 2-60 Nm (6.0 kgcm); 3...
Rear wheel brake: 1 - castellated nut (350 Nm (35 kgcm). The vehicle must be on the ground when loosening and tightening. For locking, use a new cotter pin; 2-60 Nm (6.0 kgcm); 3...
Removal and installation of rear brake pads
Removing Install the brake pads to their original position. Remove brake drum. Using pliers, compress the pressure spring, turn the pin so that it can be removed. Remove the brake...
Removing Install the brake pads to their original position. Remove brake drum. Using pliers, compress the pressure spring, turn the pin so that it can be removed. Remove the brake...
Removal, disassembly, assembly and installation of wheel brake cylinders
Elements of the brake cylinder: 1 - dust cap; 2 - valve for air release; 3 - spring; 4 - body of the wheel brake cylinder; 5 - cuff (lubricate with VW brake cylinder paste); 6 -...
Elements of the brake cylinder: 1 - dust cap; 2 - valve for air release; 3 - spring; 4 - body of the wheel brake cylinder; 5 - cuff (lubricate with VW brake cylinder paste); 6 -...
Replacement of brake pipelines and hoses
Reinforced hoses are used to connect the moving parts of the brake system, and steel pipelines are used to connect the fixed parts. Pipeline connections are made in the form of...
Reinforced hoses are used to connect the moving parts of the brake system, and steel pipelines are used to connect the fixed parts. Pipeline connections are made in the form of...
Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid reservoir has two chambers, one for each of the brake circuits. The tank cap has a vent hole that must not be clogged. The tank is made of transparent plastic, so...
The brake fluid reservoir has two chambers, one for each of the brake circuits. The tank cap has a vent hole that must not be clogged. The tank is made of transparent plastic, so...
Bleeding the brake system
After any repair of the brakes, in which the brake system opens, air enters it, which must be removed. The presence of air in the system is detected when the brake pedal is...
After any repair of the brakes, in which the brake system opens, air enters it, which must be removed. The presence of air in the system is detected when the brake pedal is...
Removal and installation of the parking brake lever
Parking brake lever: 1 - lever; 2 - locknut; 3 - adjusting nut; 4 - compensating bracket; 5 - support pin (lightly grease); 6 - cable Removing Remove front seats. Remove the...
Parking brake lever: 1 - lever; 2 - locknut; 3 - adjusting nut; 4 - compensating bracket; 5 - support pin (lightly grease); 6 - cable Removing Remove front seats. Remove the...
Replacing the parking brake cable
Removing Remove the rear brake drum. Remove rear brake pads (see section " Removal and installation of rear brake pads "). Disconnect the cable from the brake lever and brake...
Removing Remove the rear brake drum. Remove rear brake pads (see section " Removal and installation of rear brake pads "). Disconnect the cable from the brake lever and brake...
Parking brake adjustment
Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Slide forward the protective cap of the parking brake lever. Loosen the cable locknut on the lever. Tighten the lever by 4...
Raise the rear of the vehicle and place it on stands. Slide forward the protective cap of the parking brake lever. Loosen the cable locknut on the lever. Tighten the lever by 4...
Brake system malfunctions
Malfunction Cause Remedy Too much brake pedal play Partially or completely worn out brake pads Adjust brakes or replace pads One of the brake circuits has failed Check circuits...
Malfunction Cause Remedy Too much brake pedal play Partially or completely worn out brake pads Adjust brakes or replace pads One of the brake circuits has failed Check circuits...
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