Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Component Notes And Information
NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
1
Spring plate
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To remove push against the spring and turn through 90°
2
Spring
3
Brake shoe with lever for parking brake
4
Upper return spring
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Unhook with pliers
5
Lower return spring
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Lubricate contact points with G6, or equivalent, grease
6
Wedge spring
7
Brake shoe
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Minimum lining thickness: 2.5 mm
8
Cap
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Remove to check brake lining thickness
9
Tensioning pin
10
Wheel speed sensor
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Used only on models with ABS
11
Backing plate
12
Socket-head bolt
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Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
13
Wheel cylinder
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Checking for leaks. See: Wheel Cylinder/Testing and Inspection
14
Adjusting wedge
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To remove or install the brake drum, push upwards through a wheel bolt hole.
15
Push rod
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Lubricate contact points with G6, or equivalent, grease
16
Locating spring
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Unhook with pliers
Removal
1. Remove brake drum.
2. Remove spring retainers (1).
3. Unhook lower return spring (5).
4. Remove brake shoes.
5. Unhook parking brake cable.
6. Clamp brake shoes in vise.